Lake Wind Advisory for Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Mono, Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and Prosser and Boca Reservoirs. Waves 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. Impacts: Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Where: Greater Lake Tahoe Area. When: From 4 AM to 6 PM PDT...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and Prosser and Boca Reservoirs. Waves 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 25 at 12:17PM PDT until October 26 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 25 at 12:17PM PDT until October 26 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 25 at 12:17PM PDT until October 26 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 25 at 12:17PM PDT until October 26 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 25 at 12:17PM PDT until October 26 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 25 at 12:14PM PDT until October 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 25 at 12:14PM PDT until October 26 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 25 at 12:14PM PDT until October 26 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 25 at 12:14PM PDT until October 26 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 25 at 12:14PM PDT until October 26 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Reno NV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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