URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1201 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020
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Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining,
and Mammoth Lakes
1201 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020
...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
* CHANGES....Added Lake Wind Advisory for Monday into Tuesday.
Also extended the Dense Smoke Advisory.
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph expected. Winds will decrease a bit
overnight, but pick back up again by Tuesday morning from the
northeast. For the Dense Smoke Advisory, smoke from the Creek
and Slink fires is bringing unhealthy to locally hazardous air
quality, especially south of Bridgeport. Visibilities below 3
miles are possible, mainly in the high Sierra.
* WHERE...Topaz, Bridgeport, Mono, and Crowley.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 1 PM Monday to 11 AM
PDT Tuesday. For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until noon PDT
Monday.
* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone
to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until
conditions improve. Hazardous driving conditions due to low
visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be some improvement this
afternoon, but smoke simulations show another round of smoke
inundating the region by 8pm from the Slink fire.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Stay indoors as much as possible when smoke is present. Avoid
strenuous activity, especially if you are sensitive to poor air
quality, such as the elderly, children and anyone with chronic
illness or respiratory problems. Consider postponing outdoor
activities. Check airnow.gov for the latest air quality
information.
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