Wind Advisory for Lassen, Eastern Plumas and Eastern Sierra Counties: Tree Limbs Down, Power Outages Possible
The National Weather Service Reno NV says gusty winds across Lassen, Eastern Plumas and Eastern Sierra Counties could down tree limbs, cause a few power outages and make area lakes hazardous for small craft.
2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 10, 2026, 3:50 p.m. ET
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Sep 10, 2026, 3:50 p.m. ETFirst report
Wind Advisory Issued for Lassen, Eastern Plumas and Eastern Sierra Counties
The National Weather Service Reno NV has issued a Wind Advisory for Lassen, Eastern Plumas and Eastern Sierra Counties, effective from 11 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2026, to 2 a.m. PDT Sunday, September 13, 2026, according to the advisory. The advisory was issued at 11:49 a.m. PDT on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are forecast, according to the advisory. Wind-prone areas along US-395 between Janesville and Doyle may gust up to 65 mph, the advisory states. A separate Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for Honey Lake and Frenchman Lake from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. PDT Friday, with west winds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts to 30 to 35 mph, according to the advisory.
The advisory lists impacts including gusty winds blowing around unsecured objects, tree limbs possibly being blown down, and a few power outages possibly resulting. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft, according to the advisory. Cities listed in the advisory area include Portola, Sierraville, Loyalton, Westwood and Susanville.
The National Weather Service advises securing loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase. It also recommends having extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage, checking lake conditions before heading out, and considering postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
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