Weather Alerts For Sparks, NV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 419 AM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Eagleville, Incline Village, Westwood, Sparks, Tahoe City, Verdi, Portola, Empire, Nixon, Truckee, Virginia City, Gerlach, Fallon, Susanville, Silver Springs, Cedarville, Loyalton, Markleeville, Imlay, Fort Bidwell, Fernley, Lovelock, South Lake Tahoe, Glenbrook, Sierraville, Gardnerville, and Stateline 419 AM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Wind prone areas may see gusts of 50 to 70 mph and Sierra ridges may see gusts up to 100 mph. For Lake Tahoe, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves 2 to 5 feet. For Pyramid Lake, southwest winds 20 to 25 mph gusting 35 to 45 mph and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&