# HEADLINE
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LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wave heights up to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake.
WHERE
Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Mono County, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including: Honey Lake, Pyramid Lake, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Stampede, Boca, and Prosser Creek Reservoir, Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake, Washoe Lake, Lahontan Reservoir, Topaz Lake, Walker Lake, Bridgeport Reservoir, Mono Lake, and Lake Crowley.
WHEN
Until 9 PM PDT this evening.
IMPACTS
Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
ISSUED AT
Friday, September 4, 2026 at 2:02 AM PDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Reno NV
HEADER
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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
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Carson City, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra Counties, Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno, Lassen, Minden Area, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties, Mono County, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Including the cities of Markleeville, Lee Vining, Fernley, Stateline, Mina, Fallon, Incline Village, Schurz, Hawthorne, Coleville, Mammoth Lakes, Lovelock, Tahoe City, Smith Valley, Glenbrook, Sparks, Westwood, Loyalton, Yerington, Verdi, Truckee, Nixon, Imlay, Portola, Susanville, Bridgeport, Sierraville, South Lake Tahoe, Silver Springs, Virginia City, and Gardnerville