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Updated:December 18, 2025 2:01 am PST

Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Sierra County

  Effective: Wed, 12/17 10:30pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: December 18, 2025 2:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 12/18 10:30pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Surprise Valley California - Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties - Northern Washoe County
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. There
may also be areas of blowing dust, especially for Washoe County.

* WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra
Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern
Washoe County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to midnight PST Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Winds may blow away loose outdoor items such as patio furniture,
holiday decorations, and trash cans. Make sure you have extra food
and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles
in the event of a power outage.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.