[CVRC] Wind Advisory for Carson City, NV

[Dick Flanagan]

Wind Advisory
Statement as of 2:37 PM PST on January 01, 2009

...Wind Advisory in effect from 4 am to 4 PM PST Friday...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory...
which is in effect from 4 am to 4 PM PST Friday for the
Reno...Carson City...and Gardnerville areas.

* Timing: strong gusty winds are expected to develop around
   daybreak Friday...lasting through Friday afternoon before
   diminishing as a cold front moves through the area.

* Winds: southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph are
   forecast. The strongest winds will be downwind of canyon
   openings and other wind prone areas. Gusts on the higher ridges
   such as Virginia Peak may near 80 mph.

* Impacts: motorists...especially in high profile
   vehicles...should use caution and remain alert for sudden gusts
   or cross winds. Loose outdoor objects should be secured before
   strong winds start. Check our website at weather.Gov/Reno or
   listen to NOAA Weather Radio for updates on this situation

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Dick Flanagan K7VC
dick at k7vc.com