[CVRC] High Wind WARNING for Carson City, NV

[Dick Flanagan]

High Wind Warning
Statement as of 3:29 PM PST on February 13, 2011

...High Wind Warning in effect from 7 am Monday to 10 PM PST
Tuesday...

The National Weather Service in Reno has upgraded the high wind
watch to a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from 7 am Monday
to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* Timing: winds will increase early Monday morning and continue
   through Tuesday night.

* Winds: southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph and ridge
   gusts up to 120 mph.

* Impacts: strong and potentially damaging winds will produce
   hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles
   ...especially along Highway 395. Loose outdoor items should be
   brought inside or secured before the event begins. Localized
   areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility to 3 miles or
   less.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Damage to trees...power lines and property is likely with winds
of this magnitude.  Driving will become hazardous for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and remain alert for sudden
gusts or cross winds.
--
Dick Flanagan K7VC
dick at k7vc.com