Weather Alerts For Sparks, NV

# HEADLINE -------------------- WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY # DETAILS -------------------- CHANGES None. WHAT South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas along US-395/I-580 may see gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. WHEN From 10 AM to 10 PM PST Friday. IMPACTS Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire, Hawk Fire, and Bull Fire burn areas. ISSUED AT Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:52 AM PST ISSUED BY National Weather Service Reno NV HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Carson City, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra Counties, Greater Reno, Lassen, Minden Area Including the cities of Portola, Virginia City, Susanville, Verdi, Westwood, Sparks, Sierraville, Gardnerville, and Loyalton