...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 mph with
gusts to 30 to 35 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 20
to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind prone areas along I-580,
US-395, and the eastern slopes of the Carson Range may gust up to
60 to 70 mph.

* WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Washoe Lake. For the High Wind
Watch, the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday.
For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through late
Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. 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
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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...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 mph with
gusts to 30 to 35 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 20
to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind prone areas along I-580,
US-395, and the eastern slopes of the Carson Range may gust up to
60 to 70 mph.

* WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Washoe Lake. For the High Wind
Watch, the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday.
For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through late
Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. 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
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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...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA
FRONT...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for strong winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front
including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe,
Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather
Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern
Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind
prone locations along US-395 may gust to 55 to 65 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 13 percent.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours.

* Impacts...The combination of strong winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
responders can contain them.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry
vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for
updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.

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