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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Reno NV

302 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024



NVZ001-050300-

/O.CAN.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240505T0300Z/

/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0012.240504T2202Z-240505T0300Z/

Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-

Including the cities of Hawthorne, Smith Valley, Yerington,

Schurz, and Mina

302 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024



...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 8 

PM PDT THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. 



* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.



* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.



* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Areas of 

  blowing dust possible downwind of desert sinks and dry lake beds. 

  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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NVZ003-042315-

/O.CAN.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240505T0300Z/

Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-

Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, and

Verdi

302 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024



...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...



The strongest period of winds have ended and the High Wind Warning 

has been cancelled. However, gusty conditions up to 35 to 45 mph 

will be possible through this evening.



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CAZ070-NVZ005-042315-

/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-240505T0000Z/

Northern Washoe County-Surprise Valley California-

Including the cities of Empire, Cedarville, Fort Bidwell,

Eagleville, and Gerlach

302 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024



...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



The strongest period of winds have ended and the Wind Advisory has 

been cancelled. However, gusty conditions up to 35 mph will be 

possible through this evening.



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NVZ004-050300-

/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240505T0300Z/

Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-

Including the cities of Imlay, Silver Springs, Lovelock, Fernley,

Nixon, and Fallon

302 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024



...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS 

EVENING...



* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wave 

  heights 2 to 4 feet.



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



* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.



* 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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