* 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.

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.