In effect from Thursday, Apr 02 2026 7:43 AM - Thursday, Apr 02 2026 11:00 AM
Issued by NWS Reno NV
What:
Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind
prone locations along US-395 from Janesville to the Nevada border
may see gusts up to 70 mph.
Where:
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.
When:
Until 11 AM PDT this morning.
Impacts:
Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Instructions: 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.
