Wind Advisory 5, NWS Reno, NV

Issued

Feb 15, 2021, 3:04 AM PST (11:04 UTC)

In effect from

Feb 15, 2021, 10:00 AM PST

Expired

Feb 15, 2021, 7:00 PM PST

In force

9 hr

Issued by

NWS Reno, NV

County Mono County, CA

The San Joaquin Valley radar (KHNX), 192 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WWUS75 KREV 151104
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
304 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

CAZ073-160300-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0005.210215T1800Z-210216T0300Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
304 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected. Gusts to 70 mph in wind prone areas including portions
  of US-395 through this evening. Sierra ridge gusts up to 100 
  mph.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel restrictions for high profiles vehicles are likely. Follow
instructions on highway signs and do not attempt travel on
restricted highways. Winds could be strong enough to push your
vehicle out of your travel lane. Check with NDOT or CalTrans for
the latest road information.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-160800-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210216T0800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
304 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet with the highest waves expected on 
  the eastern shores.

* WHERE...Lake Tahoe.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight PST Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-160300-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0007.210215T1800Z-210216T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
304 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Waves 2 to 5 feet with the highest waves expected on 
  the eastern shores.

* WHERE...Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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