Weather Warnings for Nevada

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Nevada
Alerts Updated: April 17, 2026, 7:31 am  UTC


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:31AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Summary: * WHAT...North-northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Arizona, southeastern California, and south-central and southern Nevada. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT / MST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, particularly along east-west thoroughfares including Interstate 15 and Interstate 40. Strong winds will elevate wave heights on Lake Mead to between 2 and 4 feet making boating dangerous, especially for small craft.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:31 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Northwest Plateau; Lake Mead - AZ side; Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County; White Mountains of Inyo County; Death Valley National Park; Owens Valley South; Owens Valley North; Lincoln County; Northeast Clark County; Western Clark and Southern Nye County; Sheep Range; Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon; Las Vegas Valley; Lake Mead - NV side


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:31AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Summary: * WHAT...North-northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, particularly along east-west thoroughfares including Highway 95 west of Tonopah and State Route 374.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:31 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Esmeralda and Central Nye County


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:31AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Summary: * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Arizona, Hualapai Mountains and Northwest Deserts. In California, Cadiz Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin, and Western Mojave Desert. In Nevada, Southern Clark County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT / MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, particularly along east-west thoroughfares including Interstate 15 and Interstate 40.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:31 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Hualapai Mountains; Northwest Deserts; Western Mojave Desert; Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve; Morongo Basin; Cadiz Basin; Southern Clark County


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:31AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Summary: * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave and Lake Mohave - AZ side. In California, San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley. In Nevada, Lake Mohave - NV side. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT / MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, particularly along east-west thoroughfares including Interstate 40. Strong winds will elevate wave heights on Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu to between 2 and 4 feet, making boating dangerous, especially for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts to 60 mph are possible near Laughlin, Bullhead City, and Katherine Landing. These gusts are expected to be isolated in space and time.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:31 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Lake Mohave - AZ side; San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley; Lake Mohave - NV side


Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 4:11PM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Nye County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce the visibility to one mile or less in spots.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 4:11 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Northwestern Nye County


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 1:28AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 20 to 25 degrees Friday morning. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 1:28 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 8:00 am
Area:  Surprise Valley California; Northern Washoe County


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 1:28AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 20 to 26 degrees Friday morning. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 1:28 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 8:00 am
Area:  Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 1:28AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 26 to 30 degrees Friday morning. Outside of urban areas, sub-freezing temperatures with lows 20 to 25 degrees. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 1:28 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 8:00 am
Area:  Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 1:28AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows 21 to 28 degrees Friday morning. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 1:28 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 8:00 am
Area:  Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake