Carson City sheriff's reserve, volunteer officers to patrol during expected high wind event
A High Wind warning for the region has prompted the Carson City Sheriff's Office to increase patrol this weekend in preparation of the arriving storm system.
Because winds are expected to reach 70 to 80 mph from Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning, the potential exists for downed power lines, trees, large branches and other blowing debris, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott McDaniel. Wind gusts of 100 mph or more is expected along the ridges in the higher elevations.
In preparation for increased calls for service because of the weather event, the Carson City Sheriff's Office will have additional staff from the sheriff’s Volunteer and Reserve divisions. McDaniel urged motorists to drive with caution and to report downed power lines and roadway obstructions.
The High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service runs from 1 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday.