Lake Wind Advisory for Upper Pyramid, Nevada
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
433 AM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
CAZ073-NVZ003-004-040300-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0028.250703T2100Z-250704T0300Z/
Mono County-Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Nixon, Lee Vining, Fallon, Imlay,
Bridgeport, Silver Springs, Mammoth Lakes, Virginia City, Sparks,
Verdi, Coleville, Fernley, Lovelock, and Gardnerville
433 AM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE, BOTH LAHONTAN AND RYE PATCH
RESERVOIRS, AND TOPAZ LAKE...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves 1
to 3 feet for Pyramid Lake, both Lahontan and Rye Patch
reservoirs, and Topaz Lake.
* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Western Nevada
Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake and Greater Reno-Carson
City-Minden Area.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Red Flag Warning for Upper Pyramid, Nevada
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
435 AM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
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/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0006.250703T1900Z-250704T0700Z/
Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
Northern Washoe County-
435 AM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT
PDT TONIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA
INCLUDING THE BASIN AND RANGE, EASTERN LASSEN, ALPINE AND NORTHERN
MONO COUNTIES...
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County,
Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson
City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far
Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern
Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon,
and Western Mineral Counties, Fire Weather Zone 423 West
Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, Fire Weather Zone 429
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral
Counties and Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.
* Winds...West to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35
mph with wind prone areas gusting up to 45 mph.
* Humidity...Relative humidity will range 10 to 15 percent
Thursday afternoon into the evening.
* Duration...There is potential for 3 to 6 hours of gusty winds
along with low relative humidity values.
* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
responders can contain them.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry
vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for
updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.