Heat and Fire Weather Concerns West; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms from Plains to mid-Atlantic

Thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall is expected from the Central Plains to the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and across the Southeast. Severe weather from the Upper Midwest to Central Plains increases on Friday. Major to Extreme HeatRisk continues across the Southern Plains to the lower Mississippi Valley late this week. Fire weather concerns for the northern Rockies and northern Plains today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Sep 10, 2026 at 6:34:35 am PDT

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Strong Wind Gusts

Much Cooler Sunday

Cold Sunday Night

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A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Northern and Central Nevada from 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 8 PM PDT Saturday evening. The combination of critically dry fuels, low relative humidity values, and strong, gusty southwest winds can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Southwest wind gusts near 45 mph are expected throughout Northern and Central Nevada from 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 10 PM PDT Saturday evening. A Wind Advisory may be required. Blowing dust could reduce visibilities at times. Travel may be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.

High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada Saturday afternoon will be around five degrees above normal for this time of year. Maximum temperatures across Northern and Central Nevada Sunday afternoon will be twelve to fourteen degrees cooler than Saturday afternoon.

Low temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada Sunday night will be around five degrees below normal for this time of year. Minimum apparent temperatures in the coldest valleys of Northern and Central Nevada Sunday night will be near freezing.