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2025 [KREV] RENO Blowing Dust (DU) Advisory (Y) Number 1

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Storm Based Warning History

608 
WWUS75 KREV 021812
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1012 AM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

CAZ073-NVZ001-040000-
/O.NEW.KREV.DU.Y.0001.250202T1812Z-250203T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250204T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Mono County-
Including the cities of Lee Vining, Yerington, Schurz, Mammoth
Lakes, Smith Valley, Hawthorne, Bridgeport, Mina, and Coleville
1012 AM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and 
  Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-040000-
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250204T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Virginia City, Gardnerville, Verdi, and
Sparks
1012 AM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 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 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-040000-
/O.NEW.KREV.DU.Y.0001.250202T1812Z-250203T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250204T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Nixon, Fallon, Silver Springs, Fernley,
Imlay, and Lovelock
1012 AM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-040000-
/O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250204T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Glenbrook, Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe,
Markleeville, Incline Village, Stateline, and Truckee
1012 AM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and 
  waves 1 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may decrease at times as persistent 
  rain spreads over the lake today into late tonight, but overall 
  lake conditions will remain choppy through monday evening.

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.

&&

$$

JC
215 
WWUS75 KREV 030553
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
953 PM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

CAZ073-NVZ001-040600-
/O.EXP.KREV.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250203T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250204T0600Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Coleville, Schurz, Mina, Bridgeport,
Yerington, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Lee Vining, and Smith Valley
953 PM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and 
  Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-040300-
/O.EXP.KREV.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250203T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250204T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Nixon, Lovelock, Silver Springs,
Imlay, and Fallon
953 PM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wave 
  heights 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-040600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250204T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, and
Verdi
953 PM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-040600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250204T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Glenbrook,
Incline Village, Tahoe City, Markleeville, and Stateline
953 PM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CJ
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608 
WWUS75 KREV 021812
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1012 AM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

CAZ073-NVZ001-040000-
/O.NEW.KREV.DU.Y.0001.250202T1812Z-250203T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250204T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Mono County-
Including the cities of Lee Vining, Yerington, Schurz, Mammoth
Lakes, Smith Valley, Hawthorne, Bridgeport, Mina, and Coleville
1012 AM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and 
  Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-040000-
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250204T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Virginia City, Gardnerville, Verdi, and
Sparks
1012 AM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 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 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-040000-
/O.NEW.KREV.DU.Y.0001.250202T1812Z-250203T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250204T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Nixon, Fallon, Silver Springs, Fernley,
Imlay, and Lovelock
1012 AM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-040000-
/O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250204T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Glenbrook, Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe,
Markleeville, Incline Village, Stateline, and Truckee
1012 AM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and 
  waves 1 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may decrease at times as persistent 
  rain spreads over the lake today into late tonight, but overall 
  lake conditions will remain choppy through monday evening.

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.

&&

$$

JC
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215 
WWUS75 KREV 030553
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
953 PM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

CAZ073-NVZ001-040600-
/O.EXP.KREV.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250203T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250204T0600Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Coleville, Schurz, Mina, Bridgeport,
Yerington, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Lee Vining, and Smith Valley
953 PM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and 
  Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-040300-
/O.EXP.KREV.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250203T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250204T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Nixon, Lovelock, Silver Springs,
Imlay, and Fallon
953 PM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wave 
  heights 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-040600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250204T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, and
Verdi
953 PM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-040600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250204T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Glenbrook,
Incline Village, Tahoe City, Markleeville, and Stateline
953 PM PST Sun Feb 2 2025

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CJ

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