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Wind Advisory 18, NWS Reno, NV
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.
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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.
- 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
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. && $$ MD
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030 WWUS75 KREV 240805 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 105 AM PDT Fri Oct 24 2025 CAZ072-NVZ002-260600- /O.CAN.KREV.LW.Y.0036.251025T1200Z-251026T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KREV.WI.Y.0018.251025T1800Z-251026T0600Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Truckee, Glenbrook, Markleeville, Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, and Stateline 105 AM PDT Fri Oct 24 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and wave heights 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. Sierra ridge gusts up to 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 1:46 PM PDT | Lake Wind Advisory | REV | Alpine, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer | 11 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.