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Excessive Rainfall Possible This Weekend; October Heat Wave in California

A slow moving front will be the focus area for heavy to excessive rainfall and a threat for flash/urban flooding across the northern Gulf Coast and Southeast U.S. through this weekend. Abnormally hot, potentially record-breaking, temperatures will impact southern California and stretch north toward the Bay Area and Central Valley into next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Oct 2, 2026 at 8:38:16 pm PDT

Near record high temperatures are expected across northern Nevada throughout this weekend. If planning to go outside, make sure to hydrate and take frequent breaks when doing strenuous activities.
With temperatures running 10-15°F above normal for October, here are the local chances for temperatures to exceed 85°F.
High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada Sunday afternoon will be around fifteen degrees above normal for this time of year. Record warmth is expected in Elko, Winnemucca, and Ely Sunday afternoon. Near record warmth is anticipated in Eureka Sunday afternoon.
Record high temperature was set on October 2, 2026 at Ely Airport with a high temperature of 85 degrees. This ties the record of 85 degrees set in 2024.

 

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