Weather Alerts-

Make preparations per the instructions

Reno - NV, US, National Weather Service

Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Wind prone locations along US-395 and I-580 including Washoe Valley may see localized gusts of 70-80 mph. WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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.