Wind Advisory

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 139 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For Lake Tahoe, gusts up to 50 mph with wave heights of 2 to 5 feet. Ridgetop gusts up to 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Monday. * 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.