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Wind Advisory 18, NWS Reno, NV

October 23, 20258 counties in California; 6 counties in Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Oct 23, 2025, 1:46 PM PDT for 8 counties in California; 6 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Oct 25, 2025, 9:31 AM PDT. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 23, 2025, 1:46 PM PDT (20:46 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 25, 2025, 9:31 AM PDT
Expired
Oct 25, 2025, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 150 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2025-10-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2025-10-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 18 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1756 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
54 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

464 
WWUS75 KREV 232046
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
146 PM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-242245-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0018.251025T1800Z-251026T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra
Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Northern Washoe
County-
Including the cities of Virginia City, Sierraville, Fort Bidwell,
Portola, Sparks, Verdi, Eagleville, Westwood, Empire, Gerlach,
Susanville, Loyalton, Cedarville, and Gardnerville
146 PM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusts 
  up to 65 mph in wind prone areas including the US-395 and I-580 
  corridors south of Susanville through far western NV, and foothill 
  locations around Reno, Carson City and the Surprise Valley.

* WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra 
  Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern 
  Washoe County and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the 
  Davis Fire burn area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NVZ004-242245-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0018.251025T1800Z-251026T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Silver Springs, Fallon, Lovelock,
Fernley, Nixon, and Imlay
146 PM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wave 
  heights 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing 
  and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may produce reduced visibility 
  downwind of deserts and sinks, including parts of I-80 and 
  Highways 50 and 95.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-242245-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0036.251025T1200Z-251026T1200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Stateline,
Glenbrook, Markleeville, Incline Village, and Truckee
146 PM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM PDT 
SUNDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and 
  wave heights 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. Sierra ridge gusts up to 
  100 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MD
4 follow-up statements
030 
WWUS75 KREV 240805
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
105 AM PDT Fri Oct 24 2025

CAZ072-NVZ002-260600-
/O.CAN.KREV.LW.Y.0036.251025T1200Z-251026T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KREV.WI.Y.0018.251025T1800Z-251026T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Truckee, Glenbrook, Markleeville, Tahoe
City, South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, and Stateline
105 AM PDT Fri Oct 24 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and 
  wave heights 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. Sierra ridge gusts up to 
  100 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.251025T1800Z-251026T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra
Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Northern Washoe
County-
Including the cities of Gardnerville, Sparks, Portola, Virginia
City, Eagleville, Sierraville, Empire, Westwood, Loyalton,
Gerlach, Cedarville, Susanville, Fort Bidwell, and Verdi
105 AM PDT Fri Oct 24 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusts 
  up to 65 mph in wind prone areas including the US-395 and I-580 
  corridors south of Susanville through far western NV, and foothill 
  locations around Reno, Carson City and the Surprise Valley.

* WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra 
  Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern 
  Washoe County and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the 
  Davis Fire burn area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NVZ004-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.251025T1800Z-251026T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Silver Springs, Nixon, Fallon, Imlay,
Lovelock, and Fernley
105 AM PDT Fri Oct 24 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wave 
  heights 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing 
  and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may produce reduced visibility 
  downwind of deserts and sinks, including parts of I-80 and 
  Highways 50 and 95.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

HR
904 
WWUS75 KREV 251010
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
310 AM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

CAZ072-NVZ002-261015-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0019.251026T1800Z-251027T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.251025T1800Z-251026T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Stateline, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City,
Markleeville, Glenbrook, Truckee, and Incline Village
310 AM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM 
PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and 
  wave heights 2 to 5 feet on Lake Tahoe. Sierra ridge gusts up to 
  100 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 11 
  PM PDT this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 
  11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing 
  and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with 
less wind.

&&

$$

NVZ003-261015-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0019.251026T1800Z-251027T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.251025T1800Z-251026T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Virginia City, Gardnerville, Sparks, and
Verdi
310 AM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM 
PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts 
  up to 65 mph in wind prone areas including the US-395 and I-580 
  corridors, and foothill locations around Reno, Carson City and 
  Minden.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 11 
  PM PDT this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 
  11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the 
  Davis Fire burn area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ001-261015-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0019.251026T1800Z-251027T0600Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Smith Valley, Yerington, Lee Vining,
Schurz, Mina, Mammoth Lakes, Coleville, Hawthorne, and Bridgeport
310 AM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts 
  up to 65 mph in wind prone areas along US-395 and US-95. Ridge 
  gusts up to 100 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and 
  Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.251025T1800Z-251026T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra
Counties-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Gerlach, Sierraville, Empire, Fort
Bidwell, Portola, Cedarville, Westwood, Loyalton, Eagleville, and
Susanville
310 AM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM 
PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusts 
  up to 65 mph in wind prone areas including the US-395 corridor 
  south of Susanville and foothill locations around the Surprise 
  Valley.

* WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra 
  Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern 
  Washoe County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NVZ004-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.251025T1800Z-251026T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Silver Springs, Imlay, Fallon, Nixon,
Lovelock, and Fernley
310 AM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM 
PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wave 
  heights 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing 
  and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may produce reduced visibility 
  downwind of deserts and sinks, including parts of I-80 and 
  Highways 50 and 95.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with 
less wind.

&&

$$

HR/CJ
738 
WWUS75 KREV 251631
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
931 AM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

CAZ072-NVZ002-261915-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0018.251025T1631Z-251026T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0019.251026T1800Z-251027T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Glenbrook, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe,
Markleeville, Incline Village, Tahoe City, and Stateline
931 AM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and 
  wave heights 2 to 5 feet on Lake Tahoe. Sierra ridge gusts up to 
  100 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this evening. 
  For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing 
  and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of decreased winds is expected late 
  Saturday night before winds are forecast to increase again late 
  Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with 
less wind.

&&

$$

NVZ003-261915-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0018.251025T1631Z-251026T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0019.251026T1800Z-251027T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Verdi, Virginia City, Gardnerville, and
Sparks
931 AM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts 
  up to 65 mph in wind prone areas including the US-395 and I-580 
  corridors, and foothill locations around Reno, Carson City and 
  Minden.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this evening. 
  For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the 
  Davis Fire burn area.

  A period of decreased winds is expected late Saturday night before 
  winds are forecast to increase again late Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-260600-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0018.251025T1631Z-251026T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra
Counties-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Susanville, Westwood, Portola,
Sierraville, Cedarville, Gerlach, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell,
Loyalton, and Empire
931 AM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusts 
  up to 65 mph in wind prone areas including the US-395 corridor 
  south of Susanville and foothill locations around the Surprise 
  Valley.

* WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra 
  Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern 
  Washoe County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NVZ004-260600-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0018.251025T1631Z-251026T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Silver Springs, Nixon, Imlay, Lovelock,
Fallon, and Fernley
931 AM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wave 
  heights 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing 
  and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may produce reduced visibility 
  downwind of deserts and sinks, including parts of I-80 and 
  Highways 50 and 95.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with 
less wind.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ001-261915-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0019.251026T1800Z-251027T0600Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Smith Valley, Hawthorne,
Mammoth Lakes, Yerington, Lee Vining, Mina, Coleville, and Schurz
931 AM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts 
  up to 65 mph in wind prone areas along US-395 and US-95. Ridge 
  gusts up to 100 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and 
  Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing 
  and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MC
035 
WWUS75 KREV 251937
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1237 PM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

NVZ004-261915-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0037.251026T1800Z-251027T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251026T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Silver Springs, Nixon, Imlay, Lovelock,
Fallon, and Fernley
1237 PM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR 
PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph. Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake. 
  For the Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake, southwest winds 20 to 
  30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves 2 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Lake Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing 
  and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may produce reduced visibility 
  downwind of deserts and sinks, including parts of I-80 and 
  Highways 50 and 95.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with 
less wind.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-261915-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251026T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0019.251026T1800Z-251027T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Glenbrook, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe,
Markleeville, Incline Village, Tahoe City, and Stateline
1237 PM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and 
  wave heights 2 to 5 feet on Lake Tahoe. Sierra ridge gusts up to 
  100 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this evening. 
  For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing 
  and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of decreased winds is expected late 
  Saturday night before winds are forecast to increase again late 
  Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with 
less wind.

&&

$$

NVZ003-261915-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251026T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0019.251026T1800Z-251027T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Verdi, Virginia City, Gardnerville, and
Sparks
1237 PM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts 
  up to 65 mph in wind prone areas including the US-395 and I-580 
  corridors, and foothill locations around Reno, Carson City and 
  Minden.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this evening. 
  For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the 
  Davis Fire burn area.

  A period of decreased winds is expected late Saturday night before 
  winds are forecast to increase again late Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251026T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra
Counties-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Susanville, Westwood, Portola,
Sierraville, Cedarville, Gerlach, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell,
Loyalton, and Empire
1237 PM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusts 
  up to 65 mph in wind prone areas including the US-395 corridor 
  south of Susanville and foothill locations around the Surprise 
  Valley.

* WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra 
  Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern 
  Washoe County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the 
  Davis Fire burn area.

  A period of decreased winds is expected late Saturday night before 
  winds are forecast to increase again late Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ001-261915-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0019.251026T1800Z-251027T0600Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Smith Valley, Hawthorne,
Mammoth Lakes, Yerington, Lee Vining, Mina, Coleville, and Schurz
1237 PM PDT Sat Oct 25 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts 
  up to 65 mph in wind prone areas along US-395 and US-95. Ridge 
  gusts up to 100 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and 
  Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing 
  and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MC

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Reno, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Oct 23, 2:04 AM PDT, 11 hours 42 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • * Seasonably mild and dry conditions expected through Friday. Light winds today with increasing SW winds Friday afternoon. * Periods of gusty winds, rain, and high elevation Sierra snow is expected early Saturday through Sunday night. * Temperatures will cool 15-20 degrees by Sunday as the storm system tracks through the region. Warmer and drier conditions expected early next week.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 23, 2:04 AM PDT, 11 hours 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
204 AM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Seasonably mild and dry conditions expected through Friday.
  Light winds today with increasing SW winds Friday afternoon.

* Periods of gusty winds, rain, and high elevation Sierra snow is
  expected early Saturday through Sunday night.

* Temperatures will cool 15-20 degrees by Sunday as the storm
  system tracks through the region. Warmer and drier conditions
  expected early next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Mild and dry weather will settle in behind yesterday's passing
low pressure system. Mostly clear conditions with light winds
will prevail this afternoon as high temperatures return to near 70
degrees across W.Nevada with 60s for Sierra valleys.

Friday will be our last mild day of the week as western Nevada
valleys warm into the mid-70s while southwesterly breezes begin
to pickup ahead of our incoming weekend storm system. Breeziest
conditions are expected roughly north of Susanvile-Pyramid Lake
where afternoon gusts could reach 25-30 mph.

THIS WEEKEND:

* A colder, windier, and wetter pattern is favored this weekend as
  we get clipped by the southern end of an atmospheric river storm
  that will move through the Pacific Northwest.

* Saturday continues to be the focus for gusty winds and rainfall.
  Wind looks to be the most widespread impact Saturday afternoon,
  particularly for areas northward of US-50 and along the
  US-395/I580 corridor. Widespread gusts of 35-45 mph are expected
  with areas in N.Lassen and N.Washoe counties seeing 25% odds of
  seeing gusts exceed 50 mph. Sierra ridgetops gusts are expected
  to exceed 100 mph. Expect impacts for outdoor recreation,
  aviation, and cross wind hazards for high profile vehicles.

* As this system has trended northward over the last several days,
  we've seen a subsequent downward trend in rain and mountain snow
  potential. Most elevations are trending towards mainly a rain
  event with 0.33-0.75" of rainfall from the Tahoe Basin into
  Lassen County. Spillover rainfall into far western Nevada is
  becoming increasingly shadowed with 0.05-0.10" rainfall range
  with similar amounts for most of Mono County. Snowfall potential
  has also become limited with a 30% chance of up to 2 inches on
  Sierra passes above 8000 feet.

* By Sunday, temperatures will be around 10-15 degrees below
  average, with mostly 50s in western NV and low-mid 40s for the
  eastern Sierra. We'll start a slow warming trend Monday through
  the middle of next week with drier weather. Fuentes

&&

.AVIATION...

FZFG possible at KTRK thru 16z this morning, lowering CIGS/VIS to
IFR/LIFR conditions. Otherwise, VFR conditions and light breezes
prevail today. -McKellar/Fuentes

&&

.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...None.
CA...None.

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 23, 1:46 PM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVAlpine, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer11 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.