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Areas of Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall Potential

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the central U.S. this week, persisting across the mid to lower Mississippi Valley, Gulf Coast, southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest U.S. will peak this weekend. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flash flooding from the Delmarva Peninsula north into the Hudson Valley today and tonight. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Jul 28, 2026 at 5:20:12 pm PDT

Smoke from the Secret Pass wildfire will impact Northeastern Nevada today, resulting in unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teens, should reduce exposure by choosing less strenuous activities or shortening the amount of time you are active outdoors. An Air Quality Alert is in effect until 10 AM PDT Wednesday morning.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected in Eastern Elko County from 12 PM PDT this afternoon until 7 PM PDT this evening. A few of these thunderstorms could be strong. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be wind gusts near 50 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes.
High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada Friday afternoon will be seven to nine degrees above normal for this time of year. Record heat is expected in Ely Friday afternoon. Near record heat is anticipated in Elko, Eureka, and Tonopah Friday afternoon. A Heat Advisory will likely be required.
With high temperatures forecast to run well into triple digits later this week, it's important to remember to protect your pets from extreme heat. Remember, if you can feel it, they can feel it too!

 

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