NWS Forecast Office Elko, NV

A high pressure system will try to move east and build over northern and central Nevada during the weekend. This will bring gradually warming temperatures through the 7-day period. Highs will warm into the 80s and 90s on Friday, increasing to the 90s by early next week!

Warm temperatures are expected next week across northern and central Nevada. Shown in the image are the probability of temperatures greater than 90F for Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon. There is a slight increase in the seventy percent and higher coverage of temperatures greater than 90F for Wednesday as highs warm into the mid to upper 90s in the valleys.

Confidence is increasing that a high pressure system will be building over northern and central Nevada next week. This has the potential to bring high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s across the area. Now is the time to prepare for this level of heat, especially if you or someone you know has a heat sensitivity or are vulnerable to heat. Please stay safe next week!

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