Mccarran Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Wind Advisory issued May 3 at 2:52PM PDT until May 4 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...South-southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Lake Wind Advisory issued May 3 at 2:52PM PDT until May 4 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and waves 3 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

High Wind Warning issued May 3 at 2:52PM PDT until May 4 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Wind prone areas along Hwy-395 and Hwy-95 may see higher gusts of 70+ mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued May 3 at 1:47PM 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 3 at 1:47PM 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 3 at 1:47PM PDT until May 5 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 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 3 at 1:47PM 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 Storm Warning issued May 3 at 1:47PM PDT until May 5 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow Above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 5 to 8 inches around the Lake Tahoe Basin, 8 to 12 inches over higher Sierra passes, and up to 12 to 20 inches of snow across the Sierra Crest above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 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...From 11 AM Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing 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. 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 be prepared for late season wintry conditions at times overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 3 at 1:47PM PDT until May 5 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...Snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 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 Saturday 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 3 at 12:20PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues 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 12:10 PM PDT Friday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 7.3 feet early Sunday morning. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued May 3 at 12:18PM 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 Friday the stage was 6206.1 feet. - N/A - Forecast...The water level is expected to gradually decrease the next several days and remain below minor flood stage. - Action stage is 6205.0 feet. - Flood stage is 6208.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 12:15PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Warning continues 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 Friday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM PDT Friday was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 07/03/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued May 3 at 12:13PM 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 continues 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 Friday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.2 feet this afternoon. - Action stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

High Wind Warning issued May 3 at 11:19AM PDT until May 5 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 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.

High Wind Warning issued May 3 at 11:19AM PDT until May 5 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest or west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected in the valleys and deserts. Gusts up to 80 mph in the Southern Sierra. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Eastern Sierra Slopes, Owens Valley, Death Valley National Park, and Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 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 Saturday afternoon and evening.

Wind Advisory issued May 3 at 11:19AM 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...From 11 AM Saturday to 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 3 at 11:19AM PDT until May 5 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued May 3 at 11:19AM 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 expected. * WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Northwest Plateau, Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert, Northeast Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Saturday to 5 PM PDT /5 PM MST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Visibility could be reduced due to blowing dust. Hazardous boating conditions expected on area lakes.

Wind Advisory issued May 3 at 11:19AM PDT until May 5 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Northwest Deserts. In Nevada, Sheep Range. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Saturday to 5 PM PDT /5 PM MST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.