Areas of blowing dust are expected in parts of Northern and Central Nevada this afternoon into this evening. A Blowing Dust Advisory or Blowing Dust Warning may be required. Blowing dust creates dangerous driving conditions. Don’t drive through areas of blowing dust.

South wind gusts near 50 mph are expected in parts of Central Nevada from 11 AM PDT Friday morning until 8 PM PDT Friday evening. A Wind Advisory may be required. Blowing dust could reduce visibilities at times. Travel may be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.

August 2026 was warmer than average for Northern and Central Nevada. Precipitation wise, August 2026 was a mix of wetter than normal, and drier than normal values. August 2026 climate data for select locations below as highlighted in the graphic. Elko: August 2026 was warmer than normal with an average temperature of 73.6 degrees which was 4.0 degrees above normal, making August 2026 tied for the 3rd Warmest on record. Elko received 0.32” of rain which was below average. The average for rainfall is 0.33”. Ely: August 2026 was warmer than normal, with an average temperature of 70.3 degrees which was 2.8 degrees above normal, making August 2026 the 1st warmest on record. Ely received 0.96” of rain, which was above normal. The average for rainfall is 0.79”. Eureka: August 2026 was warmer than normal, with an average temperature of 71.4 degrees which is 3.2 degrees above normal, making August 2026 the 2nd warmest on record. Eureka received 1.20” of rain, which was above average, making August 2026 the 10th wettest on record. The average rainfall is 0.54”. Tonopah: August 2026 was warmer than normal, with an average temperature of 76.6 degrees which was 2.9 degrees above normal, making August 2026 the 2nd warmest on record. Tonopah received 0.22” of rain, which was below average. The average rainfall is 0.39”. Winnemucca: August 2026 was warmer than normal, with an average temperature of 74.5 degrees which was 2.9 degrees above normal, making August 2026 tied for the 4th warmest on record. Winnemucca received 0.37” of rain which was above average. The average for rainfall is 0.12”.

Summer 2026 was on average, warmer and a mix of wetter than normal, and drier than normal for Northern and Central Nevada. No climate site received snowfall this period, which is normal. Summer 2026 climate data for select locations below as highlighted in the graphic. Elko: Summer 2026 was above normal with an average temperature of 72.0 degrees which was 3.8 degrees above normal, making Summer 2026 the 2nd warmest on record. Elko received 0.94” of rain, which was below average. The average rainfall is 1.24”. Ely: Summer 2026 was above normal with an average temperature of 69.2 degrees which was 3.2 degrees above normal, making Summer 2026 the 1st warmest on record. Ely received 1.27” of rain, which was below average. The average rainfall is 1.98”. Eureka: Summer 2026 was above normal with an average temperature of 69.5 degrees which was 2.9 degrees above normal, making Summer 2026 the 3rd warmest on record. Eureka received 2.70” of rain, which was above average, making Summer 2026 the 8th wettest on record. The average rainfall was 1.75”. Tonopah: Summer 2026 was above normal with an average temperature of 75.4 degrees which was 2.5 degrees above normal, making Summer 2026 the 5th warmest on record. Tonopah received 0.25” of rain, which was below average, making Summer 2026 the 6th driest on record. The average rainfall was 1.12”. Winnemucca: Summer 2026 was above normal with an average temperature of 72.7 degrees which was 2.2 degrees above normal, making Summer 2026 tied for the 3rd warmest on record. Winnemucca received 1.17” of rain, which was above average. The average for rainfall is 0.78”.