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Reno weather alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts for Reno, Nevada right now. The most recent was a Flood Advisory that ended Oct 21, 6:15 PM.
31 in the last 30 days 81 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Lake Wind Advisory Get alerts on your phone →
Active alerts for Washoe County
NWS issues alerts by county; Reno is in Washoe County. Refreshed every few minutes; times in PDT.
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Where
Washoe County on the map
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Last 30 days
Recent alerts for Washoe County
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | Oct 21, 6:12 PM | Oct 21, 6:15 PM | Reno NV |
| Flood Advisory | Oct 21, 4:52 PM | Oct 21, 6:15 PM | Reno NV |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 21, 4:19 PM | Oct 21, 5:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Flood Advisory | Oct 21, 4:11 PM | Oct 21, 6:15 PM | Reno NV |
| Lake Wind Advisory | Oct 14, 11:22 PM | Oct 16, 2:00 AM | Reno NV |
| Lake Wind Advisory | Oct 10, 1:15 AM | Oct 10, 11:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Red Flag Warning | Oct 10, 1:12 AM | Oct 10, 9:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Red Flag Warning | Oct 9, 10:09 PM | Oct 10, 9:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Lake Wind Advisory | Oct 9, 12:47 PM | Oct 10, 11:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Red Flag Warning | Oct 9, 11:23 AM | Oct 10, 9:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Red Flag Warning | Oct 9, 11:23 AM | Oct 9, 9:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Lake Wind Advisory | Oct 8, 11:45 AM | Oct 10, 11:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Fire Weather Watch | Oct 8, 11:40 AM | Oct 10, 9:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Red Flag Warning | Oct 8, 11:40 AM | Oct 9, 9:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Lake Wind Advisory | Oct 8, 11:21 AM | Oct 10, 11:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Fire Weather Watch | Oct 8, 10:42 AM | Oct 10, 12:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Red Flag Warning | Oct 8, 10:42 AM | Oct 9, 9:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Fire Weather Watch | Oct 7, 9:48 AM | Oct 9, 9:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Lake Wind Advisory | Sep 25, 10:00 AM | Sep 25, 8:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Lake Wind Advisory | Sep 25, 10:00 AM | Sep 25, 8:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Lake Wind Advisory | Sep 25, 10:00 AM | Sep 25, 8:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Red Flag Warning | Sep 25, 9:58 AM | Sep 25, 10:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Red Flag Warning | Sep 25, 9:58 AM | Sep 25, 10:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Lake Wind Advisory | Sep 24, 12:09 PM | Sep 25, 8:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Lake Wind Advisory | Sep 24, 12:09 PM | Sep 25, 8:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Lake Wind Advisory | Sep 24, 12:09 PM | Sep 25, 8:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Red Flag Warning | Sep 24, 10:28 AM | Sep 25, 10:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Red Flag Warning | Sep 24, 10:28 AM | Sep 25, 10:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Fire Weather Watch | Sep 23, 12:47 PM | Sep 25, 10:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Fire Weather Watch | Sep 23, 12:47 PM | Sep 25, 10:00 PM | Reno NV |
| Fire Weather Watch | Sep 23, 12:47 PM | Sep 25, 10:00 PM | Reno NV |
Pattern
What Washoe County gets alerted for
Every alert that named Washoe County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
What these alerts mean
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.
A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.
Winds strong enough to make lake waters hazardous for small boats.
Critical fire weather: dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. Any fire can spread rapidly; avoid outdoor burning.
Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Postpone outdoor burning.
Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.
Damaging winds are possible. Secure loose objects ahead of time.
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Questions
About Reno alerts
How do I get Reno weather alerts on my iPhone?
Install Forecast Bar, add Reno as a location, and turn on severe weather alerts. Every NWS warning, watch and advisory for Washoe County then arrives as a push notification at the moment of issue, with Critical Alerts available for the most dangerous warnings. Forecast Bar also runs on iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Apple TV.
Where do these alerts come from?
From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Washoe County, the county Reno sits in. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.
What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?
A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.
Can I get this data as JSON?
Yes. /weather-alerts/nv/reno.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Reno, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.
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