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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 7:46:50 pm PDT

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for various counties. Humboldt County from 6 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday. Southwestern Elko, Lander, Eureka, and N. Nye Counties from 11 AM PDT Friday until 11 PM PDT Saturday. Southeastern Elko County from 11 AM PDT this morning until 11 PM PDT this evening. This will result in a major risk for heat-related illnesses, especially for those without effective cooling. Heat related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke are possible for much of the population if precautions are not taken. Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and remain in an air-conditioned room.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for northern Elko County, White Pine County, and Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range from 11 AM PDT this morning until 11 PM PDT Sunday evening. This will result in a major risk for heat-related illnesses, especially for those without effective cooling. Heat related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke are possible for much of the population if precautions are not taken. Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and remain in an air-conditioned room.
July 2026 was on average, warmer, and a mix of wetter than, and drier than normal for Northern and Central Nevada, with Eureka and Winnemucca seeing above normal precipitation for July. As is normal for July, no snow was observed for our snow climate sites. July climate data for select locations below as highlighted in the graphic. Elko: July 2026 was warmer than normal with an average temperature of 76.9 degrees, which was 5.0 degrees above normal, making July 2026 the 3rd Warmest July on record. Elko received 0.29” of rain which was below average. The average for rainfall is 0.36”. Ely: July 2026 was warmer than normal, with an average temperature of 72.6 degrees, which was 3.3 degrees above normal, making July 2026 the 1st Warmest July on record. Ely received a 0.27” of rain, which was below average. The average for rainfall is 0.63”. Eureka: July 2026 was warmer than normal, with an average temperature of 72.8 degrees, which is 2.8 degrees above normal, making July 2026 the 8th Warmest July on record. Eureka received 1.48” of rain which was above average, making July 2026 tied for the 4th wettest July on record. The average rainfall is 0.58”. Tonopah: July 2026 was warmer than normal, with an average temperature of 77.6 degrees, which was 1.9 degrees above normal. Tonopah received 0.03” of rain, which was below average. The average rainfall is 0.50”. Winnemucca: July 2026 was warmer than normal, with an average temperature of 75.9 degrees, which was 1.4 degrees above normal. Winnemucca received a 0.31” of rain which was above average,. The average for rainfall is 0.16”.

 

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