[SIERA] High Wind Watch for Carson City, NV

[Dick Flanagan]

High Wind Watch
Statement as of 2:21 PM PST on December 10, 2008

...High wind watch in effect from Friday evening through late
Friday night...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a high wind
watch...which is in effect from Friday evening through late Friday
night.

* Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph...with gusts up to 60 mph are
   possible Friday evening into the pre-dawn hours Saturday
   morning. These winds will affect areas in the Lee of the Sierra
   including Reno...Carson City...and Minden. The strongest winds are
   likely downwind of canyon openings.

* Travelers...especially those in high profile vehicles...will be
   impacted by strong winds Friday night and early Saturday
   morning. This includes those on Highway 395...Interstate 80...and
   Highway 50. Any remaining outdoor patio furniture or unsecured
   garbage cans should be secured or moved indoors before the
   strong winds start.

A high wind watch means there is potential for strong damaging
winds to affect the area. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts
at weather.Gov/Reno.
--
Dick Flanagan K7VC
dick at k7vc.com