Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
321 FXUS65 KLKN 061943 AFDLKN Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Elko NV 1243 PM PDT Sat Jul 6 2024 .SYNOPSIS... A heat wave will slowly spread eastward across Northern and Central Nevada Sunday 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 Sunday night An area of high pressure will be centered over Northern California tonight. This area of high pressure will slide southward into Southern California Sunday and Sunday night. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Humboldt County. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Lander, Eureka, and Northern Nye Counties, starting at 10 AM PDT Sunday morning. High temperatures Sunday afternoon will range from 97 to 102 degrees in the valleys. Near record heat is expected in Winnemucca and Tonopah Sunday afternoon. This type of heat 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 early next week as a ridge of high pressure builds over the Silver State. .LONG TERM...Monday through next Saturday A strong ridge of high pressure will continue to bring hot and dry weather for much of next week. Winds will generally be 10-15 mph each afternoon, with stronger winds at 15-20 mph possible by next Saturday. 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. Lows will be in the 60s each night under partly cloudy to mostly clear skies. && .AVIATION...VFR conditions expected for the next 24 hours at all terminals. Breezy WNW winds around 10-12 knots with gusts to 20 knots will diminish this evening as light terrain-driven drainage winds take hold tonight. Breezy winds from the NW expected to affect most TAF sites Sunday afternoon and evening, increasing to 10-15 knots with gusts to 20-25 knots. Above normal temperatures may produce periods of increasing density altitudes over the weekend and into early next week. && .FIRE WEATHER... A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Elko County until 8 PM PDT this 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 Eastern 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 until 10 PM PDT Friday Humboldt County. Red Flag Warning until 8 PM PDT this evening Central Elko County...Eastern Elko County...W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80. Excessive Heat Watch from Tuesday morning through Friday evening Northern Elko County...South Central Elko County...Southeastern Elko County...Southwest Elko County...White Pine County. Excessive Heat Warning from 10 AM Sunday to 10 PM PDT Friday Northeastern Nye County...Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County...Northwestern Nye County...Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County. && $$ 87/90/90/87