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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1111 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025

CAZ072-NVZ002-180000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250518T0000Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Markleeville, Glenbrook, South Lake
Tahoe, Stateline, Tahoe City, Incline Village, and Truckee
1111 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds around 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
  to 35 mph and waves 1 to 3 feet for Lake Tahoe. Gusty and erratic
  winds from thunderstorms are also possible, with gusts up to 45
  mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Thunderstorms can bring
rapidly shifting wind directions and stronger gusts. Consider
postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1111 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025

NVZ004-180300-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250518T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fallon, Nixon, Imlay, Fernley, Silver
Springs, and Lovelock
1111 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and
  waves 1 to 3 feet for Pyramid Lake. Gusty and erratic winds from
  thunderstorms are also possible, with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Thunderstorms can bring
rapidly shifting wind directions and stronger gusts. Consider
postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

CJ

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