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Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Aug 4, 2026 at 3:00:16 am PDT

A warming trend is expected across Northern and Central Nevada today through Friday. By Friday afternoon, high temperatures across Northern and Central Nevada will be seven to nine degrees above normal for this time of year. A Heat Advisory will likely be required for most of Northern and Central Nevada Thursday through Sunday.
High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada each afternoon Thursday through Sunday will be seven to nine degrees above normal for this time of year. 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 will likely be required for most of Northern and Central Nevada Thursday through Sunday.
High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada Thursday afternoon will be seven to nine degrees above normal for this time of year. Record heat is expected in Ely Thursday afternoon. Record-tying heat is anticipated in Eureka Thursday afternoon. Near record heat is expected in Elko Thursday afternoon. A Heat Advisory will likely be required for most of Northern and Central Nevada Thursday.
A warming trend is expected across Northern and Central Nevada today through Friday. By Friday afternoon, high temperatures in Northern and Central Nevada will be seven to nine degrees above normal for this time of year. A Heat Advisory will likely be required for most of Northern and Central Nevada Thursday through at least Saturday. Here are triple digit heat probabilities for select locations in Northern and Central Nevada from Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 through Saturday, August 8th, 2026.
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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