Wind advisories and high wind warnings in effect right now, and how to stay safe
21 activeA wind advisory is for strong winds; a high wind warning is for damaging winds. Both are based on sustained speed and gusts.
High Wind WarningSouth Central Oregon Coast; Curry County CoastUntil Nov 13, 10:00 AM PST
High Wind Warning issued November 12 at 12:03AM PST until November 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Oregon
High Wind WarningCentral Siskiyou CountyUntil Nov 13, 1:00 PM PST
High Wind Warning issued November 12 at 12:03AM PST until November 13 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
California
High Wind WatchSurprise Valley California; Northern Washoe CountyUntil Nov 13, 10:00 PM PST
High Wind Watch issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.
California, Nevada
Wind AdvisoryLanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Leeward West; Kohala; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island NorthUntil Nov 12, 6:00 AM HST
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 3:07PM HST until November 12 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages.
Hawaii
Brisk Wind AdvisoryFlaxman Island to Demarcation Point from 15 to 75 NMUntil Nov 12, 9:00 PM EST
Brisk Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 3:48PM AKST until November 12 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Wind AdvisoryCentral Siskiyou CountyUntil Nov 12, 10:00 PM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 12 at 12:03AM PST until November 12 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
California
Lake Wind AdvisoryWest Side Mountains north of 198Until Nov 12, 11:00 PM PST
Lake Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 5:32PM PST until November 12 at 11:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
California
Lake Wind AdvisoryGreater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe AreaUntil Nov 13, 10:00 AM PST
Lake Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
California, Nevada
Wind AdvisoryJackson CountyUntil Nov 13, 10:00 AM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 12 at 12:03AM PST until November 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Oregon
Wind AdvisoryHumboldt County; Northern Elko County; Southeastern Elko County; Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range; White Pine County; Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County; Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County; Southwest Elko County; South Central Elko County; Northwestern Nye County; Northeastern Nye CountyUntil Nov 13, 11:00 AM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 8:15AM PST until November 13 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Elko NV
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Nevada
Wind AdvisoryCoastal Del NorteUntil Nov 13, 1:00 PM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 10:40PM PST until November 13 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
California
Wind AdvisoryInterior Del Norte; Northern Coastal Humboldt; Southwestern Humboldt; Northeastern Interior Humboldt; Southeastern Interior HumboldtUntil Nov 13, 1:00 PM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 10:40PM PST until November 13 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
California
Wind AdvisoryOwens Valley NorthUntil Nov 13, 4:00 PM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 12 at 12:05AM PST until November 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
California
Wind AdvisoryNortheast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties; Modoc County; Klamath Basin; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake CountyUntil Nov 13, 4:00 PM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 12 at 12:03AM PST until November 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
California, Oregon
Wind AdvisorySouth-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro; Northern Sacramento Valley in Tehama County; Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5; Eastern Glenn County; Butte County Below 1000 ftUntil Nov 13, 7:00 PM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:54AM PST until November 13 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
California
Wind AdvisoryLassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden AreaUntil Nov 13, 10:00 PM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.
California, Nevada
Wind AdvisoryMineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid LakeUntil Nov 13, 10:00 PM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:52AM PST until November 13 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.
Nevada
Wind AdvisoryIndian Wells Valley; Mojave Desert Slopes; Mojave DesertUntil Nov 14, 7:00 AM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 5:32PM PST until November 14 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
California
Wind AdvisoryEsmeralda and Central Nye County; Western Clark and Southern Nye CountyUntil Nov 14, 7:00 AM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 12 at 12:05AM PST until November 14 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Nevada
Lake Wind AdvisoryKern River ValleyUntil Nov 14, 10:00 AM PST
Lake Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 5:32PM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
California
Wind AdvisoryDeath Valley National Park; Western Mojave DesertUntil Nov 14, 10:00 AM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 12 at 12:05AM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
California
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What to do
General steps from official sources.
Get ready
Now
The NWS says high winds can blow objects around and pose a significant threat to your safety.
Source: NWS: High wind
Ride it out
During
The NWS notes that winds sustained at 40 to 50 mph can cause isolated wind damage. Follow your local NWS office for instructions.
Source: NWS: High windThe NWS says high winds can blow objects around and pose a significant threat to your safety. Check your local NWS office for instructions.
Source: NWS: High wind
Recover
After, once it is safe
Stay clear of fallen power lines and report them to the electric company.
Source: CDC: Returning Home After a Natural DisasterNever use a generator inside your home or garage, even with doors and windows open. Run it only outdoors, more than 20 feet from windows, doors and vents.
Source: CDC: Carbon monoxide
What the wind alerts mean
A wind advisory is for strong winds; a high wind warning is for damaging winds. Both are based on sustained speed and gusts.
Wind Advisory
Issued for sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph for an hour or more, and/or gusts of 46 to 57 mph.
High Wind Watch and High Wind Warning
Issued when sustained winds of 40 mph or higher for an hour or more, or gusts of 58 mph or higher, are possible (watch) or expected (warning).
Extreme Wind Warning
Issued for surface winds of 100 knots (115 mph) or greater from non-tornadic events such as a derecho, downslope winds or sustained hurricane winds, expected within one hour.
These thresholds are the ones NWS Baltimore/Washington uses; other offices set their own. Source: NWS Baltimore/Washington: Watch/Warning/Advisory Definitions. For the full comparison across alert types, see watch vs warning vs advisory.
Wind alerts by state
Open a state to see its current warnings, watches and advisories.
Common questions about wind alerts
What is a wind advisory?
Issued for sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph for an hour or more, and/or gusts of 46 to 57 mph.
What is a high wind watch and high wind warning?
Issued when sustained winds of 40 mph or higher for an hour or more, or gusts of 58 mph or higher, are possible (watch) or expected (warning).
What is an extreme wind warning?
Issued for surface winds of 100 knots (115 mph) or greater from non-tornadic events such as a derecho, downslope winds or sustained hurricane winds, expected within one hour.
Do the numbers in the wind alert definitions apply everywhere?
These thresholds are the ones NWS Baltimore/Washington uses; other offices set their own. Alert thresholds are set by each National Weather Service office, so the numbers can differ where you live. The text of the alert for your location is what applies.
Alert data comes from the National Weather Service and is refreshed every 15 minutes.