Northern Washoe County

Wind Advisory
Statement as of 6:40 AM PDT on May 21, 2013

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to
9 PM PDT this evening...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to
9 PM PDT this evening.

* Timing: winds will increase this morning and peak this
afternoon and early evening.

* Winds: southwest to west increasing to 20 to 35 mph with gusts
up to 50 mph this afternoon. Locally higher gusts to 55 mph are
possible in the Surprise Valley.

* Impacts: gusty cross winds will cause difficult driving
conditions for high profile vehicles along Highway 447 and
along Surprise Valley Road. Areas of blowing dust may reduce
visibility.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Motorists... especially in high profile vehicles... should use
caution and remain alert for sudden gusts or cross winds. Check
our website at weather.Gov/Reno or listen to NOAA Weather Radio
for updates on this situation.





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