An isolated mix of wet and dry thunderstorms are expected in most of Northern Nevada (north of US 50) from 12 PM PDT Friday afternoon until 8 PM PDT Friday evening. A few of these thunderstorms could be strong. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be wind gusts near 50 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes.

A red flag warning is in effect for White Pine and portions of northeastern Nye Counties from 11 AM PDT Friday morning until 8PM PDT Friday evening. The combination of critically dry fuels, very low relative humidity values, and strong, gusty southwest winds can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

June 2025 was on average, much warmer and drier than average for Northern and Central Nevada. June climate data for select locations below as highlighted in the graphic. Elko: June 2025 was warmer than normal with an average temperature of 66.0 degrees which was 2.8 degrees above normal. Elko received 0.01” of rain which was below average, making June 2025 tied for the 10th driest June for rainfall. The average for rainfall is 0.57”. Ely: June 2025 was warmer than normal, with an average temperature of 63.4 degrees which was 2.1 degrees above normal. Ely received 0.02” of rain, which was below average. The average for rainfall is 0.56”. Eureka: June 2025 was warmer than normal, with an average temperature of 64.2 degrees which was 2.5 degrees above normal, making June 2025 tied for the 8th warmest June on record. Eureka received 0.01” of rain which was below average, making June 2025 tied for the 2nd driest June on record. The average rainfall is 0.63”. Tonopah: June 2025 was warmer than normal, with an average temperature of 71.5 degrees which was 2.4 degrees above normal. Tonopah received a Trace of rain which was below average, making June 2025 tied for the 7th driest June on record. The average rainfall is 0.23”. Winnemucca: June 2025 was warmer than normal, with an average temperature of 67.6 degrees which was 2.2 degrees above normal. Winnemucca received a trace of rain which was below average, making June 2025 tied for the 6th driest July on record. The average for rainfall is 0.50”.

Have you ever wondered what make fireworks so colorful? Well the answer turns out to be different chemical elements added to the mixture that burn with a distinctive color! It also turns out those elements travel a long way to get to your show as well, as all come from the hearts of old stars that once shown in the night sky. In "Periodic order" Lithium(3)-pink, Sodium(11)-yellow, Calcium(20)-orange, Copper(29)-blue, Strontium(35)-red, Barium(56)-green, Strontium + Copper = purple. For the color white (not shown), its either Magnesium(12), Aluminum(13), or Titanium(22).