From kd7jmr at msn.com  Tue Oct  5 10:42:44 2010
From: kd7jmr at msn.com (Dick Young)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 07:42:44 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] Newsletter
Message-ID: <COL109-DS20FD01BD4CC404512F249A886D0@phx.gbl>

The September SIERA newsletter is now on site for your viewing pleasure.

Enjoy!


SIERA  -  the voice of amateur radio in the Carson Valley.





From dick at k7vc.com  Fri Oct 22 19:00:37 2010
From: dick at k7vc.com (Dick Flanagan)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:00:37 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] High Wind Watch for Carson City, NV
Message-ID: <201010222302.o9MN1xnl011477@pop2.greatbasin.net>

High Wind Watch
Statement as of 2:46 PM PDT on October 22, 2010

...High wind watch in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday
evening...

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

* Timing: strong winds may affect the Reno...Carson City...Minden
   area Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* Winds: southwest to west winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to
   60 mph are possible. Winds gusts over 60 mph may occur in wind
   prone areas.

* Impacts: strong winds will impact travel along Highway 395...and
   may damage trees and fences. Loose outdoor objects such as patio
   furniture should be secured or brought indoors.

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

From dick at k7vc.com  Sat Oct 23 15:19:22 2010
From: dick at k7vc.com (Dick Flanagan)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 12:19:22 -0700
Subject: [SIERA] High Wind WARNING for Carson City, NV
Message-ID: <201010231920.o9NJKI2t014976@pop2.greatbasin.net>

HIGH WIND WARNING
Statement as of 10:47 AM PDT on October 23, 2010

...High Wind WARNING in effect from 8 am to 11 PM PDT Sunday...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
WARNING...which is in effect from 8 am to 11 PM PDT Sunday. The
high wind watch is no longer in effect.

* Timing: strong winds will affect the Reno...Carson City...
   Minden area Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* Winds: southwest to west winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to
   65 mph will occur. Winds gusts up to 80 mph may occur in wind
   prone areas.

* Impacts: strong winds will impact travel along Highway 395 and
   Interstate 80...and may damage trees and fences. Loose outdoor
   objects such as patio furniture should be secured or brought
   indoors.

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

