Lake Wind Advisory Extended Through 8 PM Tuesday for Sierra Nevada and Western Nevada
The National Weather Service has extended the Lake Wind Advisory for Tuesday, now in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 31, 2026, 4:29 p.m. ET
Earlier reports
Aug 31, 2026, 4:53 p.m. ET
Lake Wind Advisory Issued for Lassen, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra Counties and Greater Lake Tahoe Area
The National Weather Service Reno NV has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT. The advisory covers the Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are expected, with wave heights up to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. The advisory warns that strong winds and rough waves will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Officials advise checking lake conditions before heading out and being prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. They recommend considering postponing boating activities until a day with less wind.
Aug 31, 2026, 4:33 p.m. ET
Lake Wind Advisory in Effect Tuesday for Lassen, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra Counties and Greater Lake Tahoe Area
The National Weather Service Reno NV has issued a Lake Wind Advisory in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The advisory covers Lassen, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra Counties, the Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno, Carson City, Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are expected, with wave heights up to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. The Weather Service says strong winds and rough waves will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Officials advise checking lake conditions before heading out and being prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. They suggest considering postponing boating activities until a day with less wind.
Aug 31, 2026, 4:29 p.m. ETFirst report
Lake Wind Advisory in Effect Tuesday for Lassen, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra Counties and Greater Lake Tahoe Area
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT. The advisory covers the Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range, including Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake, and other area lakes.
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are expected, with wave heights up to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. The advisory warns that strong winds and rough waves will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
The National Weather Service advises checking lake conditions before heading out and being prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. They recommend considering postponing boating activities until a day with less wind.
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