Nevada Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 04/19/2026 12:07

Headline: 
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 12:07PM PDT until April 20 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 19, 2026 - 12:07pm
Expires: 
April 20, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Washoe Lake and Walker Lake. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 10 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Reno NV