Active AlertsWestern Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake

Lake Wind Advisory

Issued at Wed 11:45 AM Jun. 24
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
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.
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Lake Wind Advisory

Issued at Wed 11:45 AM Jun. 24
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For Thursday, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph for Pyramid Lake, Lahontan, and Rye Patch Reservoirs. Wave heights 1 to 3 feet on Pyramid Lake. For Friday, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph for Pyramid Lake, Lahontan, and Rye Patch Reservoirs. Wave heights 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.
Where: Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
When: For the first Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. For the second Lake Wind Advisory, from 11 AM Friday to 2 AM PDT Saturday.
Impacts: Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Recommended Action

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.

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