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Critical Fire Weather Conditions and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains this afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin today and the southern High Plains on Thursday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, May 13, 2026 at 3:08:33 pm PDT

Gusty westerly winds arrive to western Nevada today, resulting in choppy lake waters and hazardous boating conditions. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for Pyramid Lake, Lahontan, and Rye Patch reservoirs from 11 AM until 8 PM Wednesday. Another Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for Walker Lake from 1 PM until 11 PM Wednesday.

 

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