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Lake Wind Advisory

Status

New Event Active alert

Start Time

Sun 05/17/2026 02:00 PM EDT

End Time

Mon 05/18/2026 02:00 AM EDT

Significance

Advisory

Impacts

Low impact

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1012 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR WASHOE LAKE... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for Washoe Lake. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM 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.

Technical Header

NVZ003-162300- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0014.260517T1800Z-260518T0600Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Virginia City, Verdi, and Gardnerville 1012 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026