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🟡 Moderate
Lake Wind Advisory
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Lake Wind Advisory issued December 17 at 10:30PM PST until December 20 at 12:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
Alert Description
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wave heights 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to midnight PST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
Safety Instructions
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.
Time Information
Effective
Dec 19, 2025, 3:00 PM
Expires
Dec 19, 2025, 6:30 AM
Issued
Dec 18, 2025, 6:30 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Reno NV
National Weather Service