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Lake Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:56 AM Jul. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE, PYRAMID LAKE, RYE PATCH AND LAHONTAN RESERVOIRS, AND BOCA AND PROSSER CREEK RESERVOIRS... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE AND PYRAMID LAKE WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory on Monday, west winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Monday. * 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. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:36 PM Jul. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM PDT Monday. * CHANGES...The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County and Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * Winds...West 20-25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity...7 to 13% * Duration...3 to 7 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. &&
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