[SIERA] High Wind Watch for Carson City, NV

[Dick Flanagan]

High Wind Watch
Statement as of 4:15 PM PST on December 16, 2010

...High wind watch in effect from late Friday night through
Saturday afternoon...

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


* Timing: winds will begin to increase late Friday night with the
   strongest winds Saturday morning and afternoon.

* Winds: southwest 20 to 35 with gusts up to 70 mph. The strongest
   winds will be directly in the Lee of the Sierra.

* Impacts: dangerous Crosswinds are possible along north-south
   oriented highways such as highways 95 and 395. High profile
   vehicles may want to consider other travel options. In
   addition...any loose outdoor items or Holiday decorations
   should be secured or put away.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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