Washoe County Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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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 Washoe County.

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

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued November 27 at 2:28AM PST until November 28 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu. * WHEN...From 4 AM PST / 5 AM MST to 4 PM PST / 5 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Area
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Lake Mead National Recreation Area; San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley; Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Winter Weather Advisory

The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled.

The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Area
Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range; White Pine County

Winter Storm Watch

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Elko NV on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Elko NV on this developing situation.

Area
Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range
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