High Wind Warning Issued for Esmeralda and Central Nye County
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NOAA issued it on April 28, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A High Wind Warning is in effect for Esmeralda and Central Nye County in Nevada, with south winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph expected from 10 AM to 11 PM PDT on April 21.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Nevada
- Issued
- April 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Las Vegas NV
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Nevada.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Las Vegas NV. This alert is effective from 10 AM to 11 PM PDT on April 21.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Esmeralda and Central Nye County in Nevada. It specifically impacts travelers on Highway 95 between Beatty and Tonopah, as well as State Route 264 through Fish Lake Valley and State Route 266.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas should watch for falling debris, tree limbs, and downed power lines or poles. Use extra caution if you must drive, especially in high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
South winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are anticipated. These winds may cause damaging effects, including blowing down trees and power lines, leading to widespread power outages. Travel could be difficult, and areas of blowing dust are likely near dry lake beds.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 10 AM PDT on April 21 and ends at 11 PM PDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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