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High Wind Watch issued September 11 at 3:21AM PDT until September 13

Affecting Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area

In effect until: Sep 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 12:00 AM.

Bring in loose outdoor items. Stay away from windows and be alert for falling trees or power lines.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
* 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 25
to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 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 this afternoon to 8 PM
PDT this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning
through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
conditions for small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase Saturday morning and
afternoon, with the strongest winds expected Saturday evening.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™