Headline:
Wind Advisory issued April 15 at 12:06AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 12:06am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures with
lows 20 to 25 degrees Friday morning.
* WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada,
Northern Washoe County.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT
this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from Thursday evening through
Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction:
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.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Area Description:
Surprise Valley California; Northern Washoe County
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender: