Weather Alerts For Fernley, NV
Lake Wind Advisory
-# HEADLINE -------------------- LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE, LAHONTAN, AND RYE PATCH RESERVOIRS # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 1 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake, Lahontan, and Rye Patch reservoirs. WHERE Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. WHEN From 2 PM Saturday to 5 PM PDT Sunday. IMPACTS Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. ISSUED AT Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:12 AM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Reno NV HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Imlay, Lovelock, Silver Springs, and Nixon