...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Gusts up to 75 mph in wind prone areas along US-395. Ridge gusts up to 100 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
