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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
236 AM PDT Fri Sep 11 2026

NVZ030-031-035-121800-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0019.260912T1800Z-260913T0600Z/
Humboldt-Northern Elko-White Pine-
Including the cities of Tuscarora, Owyhee, Dufferena, Midas, Ely
Airport, Cherry Creek, Valmy, McGill, Ely, Winnemucca, Mountain City,
Lund, Ruth, Preston, Golconda, Gibbs Ranch, Charleston, and Jarbidge
236 AM PDT Fri Sep 11 2026

...A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT SATURDAY MORING
UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Sustained southwest winds 20 to 25 mph, with gusts near 45
  mph expected.

* WHERE...White Pine, Northern Elko, and Humboldt Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 11 PM PDT Saturday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel
  will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1204 PM PDT Thu Sep 10 2026

NVZ002-120015-
/O.EXA.KREV.WI.Y.0009.260912T1800Z-260913T0900Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0025.260911T2100Z-260912T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Incline Village, Stateline, and Glenbrook
1204 PM PDT Thu Sep 10 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 mph
  with gusts to 30 to 35 mph. Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet for Lake
  Tahoe. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph below 7000 feet and ridgetop winds gusting up to
  85 mph.

* WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Lake Tahoe and Independence
  Lake. For the Wind Advisory, Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday.
  For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM Saturday to 2 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
  conditions for small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase Saturday through the
  morning and afternoon hours, with the strongest winds expected
  Saturday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase
which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare
ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand,
flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a
power outage.

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden
increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating
activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1204 PM PDT Thu Sep 10 2026

CAZ070-NVZ005-120015-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.260912T1800Z-260913T0900Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Gerlach, Empire, and
Fort Bidwell
1204 PM PDT Thu Sep 10 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 mph with
  gusts to 30 to 35 mph. Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet for Pyramid
  Lake. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Pyramid Lake and the Lahontan
  Reservoir. For the Wind Advisory, Western Nevada Basin and Range
  including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 2 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Blowing dust may reduce visibilities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase Saturday through the
  morning and afternoon hours, with the strongest winds expected
  Saturday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture
and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items
away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure
you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare
batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1204 PM PDT Thu Sep 10 2026

NVZ004-120015-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0025.260911T2100Z-260912T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.260912T1800Z-260913T0900Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Imlay, Lovelock, Nixon, Fernley, Silver
Springs, and Fallon
1204 PM PDT Thu Sep 10 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 mph with
  gusts to 30 to 35 mph. Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet for Pyramid
  Lake. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Pyramid Lake and the Lahontan
  Reservoir. For the Wind Advisory, Western Nevada Basin and Range
  including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday.
  For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM Saturday to 2 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
  conditions for small craft. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase Saturday through the
  morning and afternoon hours, with the strongest winds expected
  Saturday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture
and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items
away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure
you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare
batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden
increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating
activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1204 PM PDT Thu Sep 10 2026

CAZ072-120015-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0025.260911T2100Z-260912T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.260912T1800Z-260913T0900Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Markleeville, and
Tahoe City
1204 PM PDT Thu Sep 10 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 mph
  with gusts to 30 to 35 mph. Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet for Lake
  Tahoe. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph below 7000 feet and ridgetop winds gusting up to
  85 mph.

* WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Lake Tahoe and Independence
  Lake. For the Wind Advisory, Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday.
  For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM Saturday to 2 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
  conditions for small craft. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase Saturday through the
  morning and afternoon hours, with the strongest winds expected
  Saturday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture
and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items
away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure
you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare
batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden
increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating
activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1204 PM PDT Thu Sep 10 2026

CAZ071-120015-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0025.260911T2100Z-260912T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.260912T1800Z-260913T0900Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Sierraville, Loyalton, Westwood, and
Susanville
1204 PM PDT Thu Sep 10 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 mph with
  gusts to 30 to 35 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to
  25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind prone areas along US-395
  between Janesville and Doyle may gust up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Honey Lake and Frenchman Lake.
  For the Wind Advisory, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday.
  For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM Saturday to 2 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
  conditions for small craft. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds of the week are expected on
  Saturday evening, especially for wind prone areas along US-395
  between Janesville and Doyle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture
and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items
away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure
you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare
batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden
increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating
activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

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