[SIERA] Wind Advisory for Carson City, NV

[Dick Flanagan]

Wind Advisory
Statement as of 12:43 PM PST on December 07, 2010

...Wind Advisory in effect from noon to 8 PM PST Wednesday...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory...
which is in effect from noon to 8 PM PST Wednesday.

* Timing: southwest winds will increase Wednesday with the
   strongest gusts expected during the afternoon and evening before
   gradually easing overnight.

* Winds: southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Locally
   stronger gusts in wind prone areas such as Galena and Washoe
   Valley.

* Impacts: strong cross winds creating hazardous travel
   condition...especially on north south routes such as Highway
   395.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Motorists...especially in high profile vehicles...should use
caution and remain alert for sudden gusts or cross winds.  Check
our website at weather.Gov/Reno for updates on this situation.

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Dick Flanagan K7VC
dick at k7vc.com