Wind Advisory for Humboldt, Northern Elko and White Pine Counties Ends 11 PM PDT Saturday
The National Weather Service in Elko has extended a wind advisory for Humboldt County, White Pine County and northern Elko County until 2026-09-12T23:00:00-07:00, with gusts up to 45-55 mph.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 10, 2026, 5:19 p.m. ET
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Sep 10, 2026, 5:23 p.m. ET
Wind Advisory Upgraded to Warning for Parts of Northern Nevada on Saturday
The National Weather Service in Elko, Nevada, has upgraded a previously issued wind advisory to a wind warning for parts of northern Nevada, according to the agency's official advisory record. The warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. PDT on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
The warning covers Humboldt County, White Pine County and northern Elko County, the record states. The change from advisory to warning reflects a higher level of expected hazard, though the record does not specify the exact criteria used for the upgrade.
Strong gusty winds of up to 45-55 mph are forecast, according to the advisory. The agency warns that such winds may blow around unsecured objects, reduce visibility through blowing dust and make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
The National Weather Service advises that a wind advisory means sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected, and that winds this strong can make driving difficult. The agency urges extra caution.
Sep 10, 2026, 5:23 p.m. ET
Wind Advisory for Humboldt, Northern Elko and White Pine Counties Ends 11 PM PDT Saturday
The National Weather Service office in Elko says a Wind Advisory in effect for parts of northern Nevada could blow around unsecured objects, with blowing dust reducing visibility at times and travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles, according to the advisory.
The advisory covers Humboldt County, White Pine County and northern Elko County, an area spanning 3 zones, the Weather Service said. It runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. PDT on Saturday, September 12, 2026, and was issued at 2:11 p.m. PDT on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The advisory ends at 2026-09-12T23:00:00-07:00.
The Weather Service said strong gusty winds of up to 45-55 mph are expected. A wind advisory means sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected, and winds that strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, the office said, urging extra caution.
Cities listed in the advisory include Golconda, Winnemucca, Valmy, Dufferena, Midas, Gibbs Ranch, Charleston, Jarbidge, Mountain City, Owyhee, Tuscarora, Ely, Ely Airport, Lund, Preston, Ruth, Cherry Creek and McGill.
Sep 10, 2026, 5:19 p.m. ETFirst report
Wind advisory issued for parts of northern Nevada from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday
The National Weather Service Elko NV has issued a wind advisory for Humboldt County, White Pine County and northern Elko County, in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. PDT on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, according to the advisory record.
The advisory, issued at 2:11 p.m. PDT on Sept. 10, 2026, warns of strong gusty winds up to 45-55 mph. A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected, the record states.
According to the advisory, strong wind gusts may blow around unsecured objects, blowing dust could reduce visibilities at times, and travel may be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, and the record advises using extra caution.
The advisory covers three zones and lists the cities of Golconda, Winnemucca, Valmy, Dufferena, Midas, Gibbs Ranch, Charleston, Jarbidge, Mountain City, Owyhee, Tuscarora, Ely, Ely Airport, Lund, Preston, Ruth, Cherry Creek and McGill.
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