Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
162 FXUS65 KLKN 051959 AFDLKN Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Elko NV 1259 PM PDT Fri Jul 5 2024 .SYNOPSIS... A heat wave will slowly spread eastward across Northern and Central Nevada Saturday through Tuesday. By Tuesday afternoon, high temperatures will be around ten degrees above normal for this time of year. Triple digit heat is possible in Elko Tuesday afternoon for the first time this calender year. Dry weather will persist for at least the next seven days. && .SHORT TERM...Tonight through Saturday night A large area of high pressure will be centered over Northern California tonight through Saturday night. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Humboldt County, starting at 10 AM PDT Saturday morning. High temperatures in Humboldt County Saturday afternoon will range from 98 to 103 degrees in the valleys. This will result in a major weather risk for heat-related illnesses, especially for those without effective cooling. Take precautions by staying out of the sun, limiting outdoor activities, and drinking plenty of water. This heat will slowly spread eastward along with the aforementioned area of high pressure late this weekend into early next week. .LONG TERM...Sunday through next Friday A strong ridge of high pressure will influence the CWA, bringing hot and dry weather for much of next week. Winds will generally remain light, though afternoon gusts to 20 mph are possible. In addition, even stronger gusts of 30 to 35 mph are possible Sunday afternoon and evening. Afternoon highs will be in the upper 90s to low 100s across the area though higher elevation sites will see highs in the mid to upper 90s. The heat watches and warnings will likely continue through most of the long term period. && .AVIATION... VFR conditions expected for the next 24 hours at all terminals. Breezy WNW winds this afternoon around 10-12 knots with gusts to 20 knots will diminish as light terrain-driven drainage winds take hold tonight. Breezy winds from the WNW expected to affect all TAF sites Saturday afternoon and evening, increasing to 10-15 knots with gusts to 20-25 knots. Temperatures will continue to remain quite warm over the TAF sites, leading to increasing density altitudes particularly over the weekend and into early next week. && .FIRE WEATHER... A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Elko County from 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 8 PM PDT Saturday evening for sustained northwest winds 15 to 20 mph, with gusts near 30 mph and relative humidity values as low as 5 percent. Elevated fire weather conditions are expected in Northeastern Nevada Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening due to northwest wind gusts 25 to 30 mph and relative humidity values as low as 5 percent. Hot and dry, with less wind starting Monday. && .LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories... Excessive Heat Warning from 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM PDT Wednesday Humboldt County. Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday Central Elko County...Eastern Elko County...W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80. Excessive Heat Watch from Sunday morning through Wednesday morning Northeastern Nye County...Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County...Northwestern Nye County...Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County. && $$ 87/90/87