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

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 6:26:32 am PDT

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July 2026 Climate in Review

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for 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 most of Northern and Central Nevada 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.

High temperatures across Northern and Central Nevada each afternoon today through Sunday will be around ten degrees above normal for this time of year. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Southeastern Elko County from 11 AM PDT this morning until 11 PM PDT this evening. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the remainder of Northern and Central Nevada from 11 AM PDT this morning until 11 PM PDT Sunday evening.

High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada each afternoon today through Sunday will be around ten 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. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Southeastern Elko County from 11 AM PDT this morning until 11 PM PDT Sunday evening. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the remainder of Northern and Central Nevada from 11 AM PDT this morning until 11 PM PDT Sunday evening.

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”.