On Thursday at 1:28 am the National Weather Service released an updated wind advice until 8 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe area.
“Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of wind up to 50 mph. Wind gusts up to 100 mph on ridgeops. Waves 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe,” can be expected according to the He Reno NV. “Stains of more than 65 km / h are possible for areas against the wind in the reach of Carson, such as Mount Rose Highway and Galena.”
“Gusty Winds blow around uncovered objects. Tree limbs can be blown down and a few power outages can be the result,” said the NWS. “This is the time to protect loose outdoor articles such as patio furniture, holiday decorations and garbage bins before the wind increases, which can blow away these items. The best thing you need to do is prepare in advance by ensuring that you have extra food and water at hand, flashlights with reserve batteries and/or tosses.”
Navigate with high wind warnings: what each level means
When it comes to high wind warnings, it is crucial to understand the risk level of the risk. The NWS classifies them in three different categories:
High wind warning: take action!
Persistent, strong wind with even stronger gust of wind happens. Seek shelter. If you drive, keep both hands on the wheel and delay.
Wind Advisory: take action!
Strong wind takes place, but are not so strong that they justify a warning for the strong wind. Objects that are outside must be protected and carefully taken when driving.
High Wind Watch: Be prepared!
Persistent, strong winds are possible. Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans if necessary, so that you are not caught outside.
How you are preparing before the strong wind approaches
- Trim the tree branches away from your house and high -voltage lines.
- Attach loose gutters and shutters.
- Identify an inner room of your house, such as a basement or an inner room, in which you can shelter shelter during the warnings for the high wind.
- If you live in a mobile home, identify a sturdy building where you can go if the NWS gives a strong wind or serious thunderstorms.
- Charge batteries of all essential items such as mobile phones and booster packages, weather radios and electrical tools such as a back and forth a saw that you may need to erase debris.
- Update your emergency kit and make sure you absorb enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
- Make a list of items outside your house that you have to tie or store it so that they do not blow away or fly through a window. When the NWS issues a strong wind watch, protect these items immediately to prevent damage or injury as soon as the wind starts to pick up.
How to act during strong wind
Set shelter:
- Immediately enter a sturdy building during a warning for the strong wind or a serious warning of the thunderstorm and go to an inner room or basement.
- If you are in a mobile home, go to a sturdy building before the wind absorbs or the storm system reaches your location.
If it is caught or driving outside:
- Set shelter in your car if you are not near a sturdy building. If possible, drive to a sturdy building nearby. Otherwise, move your car to a location where it is less likely to be hit by falling trees or high -voltage lines.
- If there is no hiding place available, avoid trees, high -voltage lines and the side of the road. Keep in mind that high -voltage lines that lie on the floor can be alive. Don’t go near! Try to find a place that blocks the blowing or falling debris.
- If you drive and are not near a sturdy building, hold the steering wheel with both hands and slows down.
- Keep away from high -profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles drag trailers. A strong gust of wind can be enough to turn one of these trailers on its side.
What to do after strong winds disappear
- Do not go close to the high -voltage lines. Reported electricity lines to the police.
- Be careful when handling debris that may have been blown into your garden.
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