Active AlertsMontreux Golf Course, NV

What: Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Ridgetop gusts up to 80 mph. Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.
Where: Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
When: Until 11 AM PDT this morning.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Small craft prone to capsizing.

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, 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.