[SIERA] High Wind Watch for Carson City, NV

[Dick Flanagan]

High Wind Watch
Statement as of 3:29 AM PDT on April 25, 2010

...High wind watch in effect from early Tuesday morning through
Tuesday evening...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a high wind
watch...which is in effect from early Tuesday morning through Tuesday
evening.

* Timing: winds will begin to increase early Tuesday morning and
   peak in the early afternoon Tuesday. The strong winds will
   dissipate late Tuesday evening.

* Winds: peak wind gusts from 55 to 65 mph expected in lower
   elevation locations with ridge gusts approaching or exceeding 100 mph.

* Impacts: areas of blowing dust are possible and could cause
   reduced visibilities. Damage to trees...power lines and property
   is possible with winds of this magnitude. Take steps to secure
   loose items outdoors.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Driving will be dangerous for high profile vehicles...especially
along Highway 395 south of Reno. Use extra caution and remain
alert for sudden gusts or cross winds.

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.




Http://weather.Gov/Reno

LaBelle
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Dick Flanagan K7VC
dick at k7vc.com