WWUS75 KREV 150706 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1206 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 CAZ070-NVZ005-161200- /O.NEW.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.260415T1800Z-260416T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Gerlach, Empire, Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, and Eagleville 1206 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures with lows 20 to 25 degrees Friday morning. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ NVZ004-161200- /O.NEW.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.260415T2100Z-260416T1400Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Imlay, Nixon, Fernley, Silver Springs, Lovelock, and Fallon 1206 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures with lows 21 to 28 degrees Friday morning. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-161200- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0010.260415T2100Z-260416T1400Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Glenbrook, Stateline, Markleeville, Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Tahoe City 1206 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and wave heights 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ CAZ071-161200- /O.NEW.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Westwood, Portola, Loyalton, Sierraville, and Susanville 1206 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 21 to 27 degrees Friday morning. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ NVZ001-161200- /O.NEW.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Yerington, Mina, Hawthorne, Schurz, and Smith Valley 1206 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 20 to 26 degrees Friday morning. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ NVZ003-161200- /O.NEW.KREV.FZ.A.0001.260417T0600Z-260417T1500Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Verdi, Virginia City, Sparks, and Gardnerville 1206 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 26 to 30 degrees Friday morning. Outside of urban areas, sub-freezing temperatures with lows 20 to 25 degrees. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ GG