Smoke Creek Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Smoke Creek.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Wind Advisory issued April 15 at 3:09PM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Thursday, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Thursday night and Friday, north-northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and south central and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Thursday to 5 AM PDT /5 AM MST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, particularly along east-west thoroughfares including Interstate 15 and Interstate 40.

Wind Advisory issued April 15 at 3:09PM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, particularly along east-west thoroughfares including Highway 95 west of Tonopah and State Route 374.

Wind Advisory issued April 15 at 3:09PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Thursday, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Thursday night and Friday, north-northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Northwest Deserts. In California, Cadiz Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin, and Western Mojave Desert. In Nevada, Southern Clark County. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Thursday to 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, particularly along east-west thoroughfares including Interstate 15 and Interstate 40.

Wind Advisory issued April 15 at 3:09PM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Thursday, south-southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Thursday night through Friday, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, and San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Thursday to 5 PM PDT /5 PM MST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, particularly along east-west thoroughfares including Interstate 40. Strong winds will elevate wave heights on Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu to between 2 and 4 feet, making boating dangerous, especially for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts to 60 mph are possible near Laughlin, Bullhead City, and Katherine Landing. These gusts are expected to be isolated in space and time.

Wind Advisory issued April 15 at 2:45PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Elko, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, and Humboldt Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued April 15 at 12:06AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures with lows 20 to 25 degrees Friday morning. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wind Advisory issued April 15 at 12:06AM PDT until April 16 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures with lows 21 to 28 degrees Friday morning. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Lake Wind Advisory issued April 15 at 12:06AM PDT until April 16 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and wave heights 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 12:06AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures with lows 21 to 28 degrees Friday morning. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 12:06AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 20 to 26 degrees Friday morning. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 12:06AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 26 to 30 degrees Friday morning. Outside of urban areas, sub-freezing temperatures with lows 20 to 25 degrees. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 12:06AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures with lows 20 to 25 degrees Friday morning. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.