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W. Virginia & SE West Virginia & and NW N. Carolina Warnings, Watches, And Advisories High Wind Watch
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High Wind Watch
In effect:
Tuesday, Apr 21 2026 10:00 AM PDT – Tuesday, Apr 21 2026 8:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Las Vegas NV
HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING
What:
South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
Where:
Esmeralda and Central Nye County.
Esmeralda and Central Nye County.
When:
From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
Impacts:
Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high-profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust are
likely near dry lake beds.
Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high-profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust are
likely near dry lake beds.
Additional Details:
Strong winds will impact travelers on US-95
between Beatty and Tonopah and Highway 264 through Fish Lake
Valley.
Strong winds will impact travelers on US-95
between Beatty and Tonopah and Highway 264 through Fish Lake
Valley.
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Areas Impacted:
Esmeralda and Central Nye County
High Wind Watch
In effect:
Tuesday, Apr 21 2026 10:00 AM PDT – Tuesday, Apr 21 2026 8:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Elko NV
HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING
What:
South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
Where:
White Pine, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka,
Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties.
White Pine, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka,
Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties.
When:
From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
Impacts:
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce the visibility to one
mile or less in
spots.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce the visibility to one
mile or less in
spots.
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Areas Impacted:
White Pine County
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County
Northwestern Nye County
Northeastern Nye County