Headline:
Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 7:43AM PDT until April 2 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 7:43am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind
prone locations along US-95 near Walker Lake may see gusts up to
60 mph.
* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this 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 bring visibilities down
to 1 to 3 miles.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender: