Cottonwood Cove Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth and road condition may be unsafe. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio... or your local radio and TV stations.

Lake Wind Advisory issued May 4 at 3:02PM PDT until May 4 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wave heights 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Wind Advisory issued May 4 at 3:02PM PDT until May 4 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust possible downwind of desert sinks and dry lake beds. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winter Storm Warning issued May 4 at 2:32PM PDT until May 5 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of to 2 to 6 inches around lake level, 5 to 10 inches along and west of Hwy 89 and 10 to 18 inches across the Sierra Crest above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Wind prone areas along Hwy 395 in Mono County may see gusts 60+ mph. Higher Sierra ridgetops may see gusts 100+ mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Mono County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those traveling over higher Sierra passes and recreating in the Sierra back country should expect late season wintry conditions through early Sunday morning

High Wind Warning issued May 4 at 2:03PM PDT until May 4 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County and Northwestern Nye County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued May 4 at 2:03PM PDT until May 4 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Elko County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible.

High Wind Warning issued May 4 at 2:03PM PDT until May 5 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range. * WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued May 4 at 2:03PM PDT until May 5 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Elko County and South Central Elko County. * WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 4 at 2:03PM PDT until May 5 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...Snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Northern Elko County, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range and White Pine County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

Flood Advisory issued May 4 at 12:01PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Nevada... Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County. For the Owyhee River...including Mountain City...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding along the river channel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:40 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to range around 7.0 feet over the next several days with gradual increases and decreases in height. As such, it will continue to move in and out of action stage. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued May 4 at 11:54AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam affecting Elko County. For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Wildhorse, Mountain City...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...An elevated reservoir level caused by seasonal snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 6206.1 feet. - N/A - Forecast...The water level is expected to remain relatively steady the next several days and continue to reside in action stage. - Action stage is 6205.0 feet. - Flood stage is 6208.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 11:49AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nevada... Humboldt River At Comus affecting Humboldt County. For the Lower Humboldt...including Palisade, Battle Mountain, Comus...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Humboldt River at Comus. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor to moderate lowland flooding throughout the reach. Some rural roads near the river begin to flood. Very minor flooding begins in Winnemucca with storm drain backups, and the lowest parts of town begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM PDT Saturday was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet on 02/21/1962. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued May 4 at 11:47AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Humboldt River At Battle Mountain affecting Lander County. For the Lower Humboldt...including Palisade, Battle Mountain, Comus...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Humboldt River at Battle Mountain. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Localized minor lowland flooding along the reach. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet this afternoon. - Action stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued May 4 at 11:18AM PDT until May 5 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lincoln County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued May 4 at 11:18AM PDT until May 5 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Eastern Sierra Slopes, Owens Valley, Death Valley National Park, Esmeralda and Central Nye County, and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High crosswinds will occur on sections of Highway 395 in the Owens Valley late this afternoon and evening.

High Wind Warning issued May 4 at 11:18AM PDT until May 5 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will decrease Sunday morning and gusts are expected to drop below 40 mph over most of the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon by 11 am PDT Sunday.

Wind Advisory issued May 4 at 11:18AM PDT until May 5 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and southern Nevada. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT /5 PM MST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow down trees and power lines and a few power outages may result. Unsecured items will be blown around. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Visibility could be reduced due to blowing dust. Hazardous boating conditions expected on area lakes.