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Issued by NWS Reno, NV
Issued by NWS Reno, NV
179 WWUS75 KREV 021846 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1146 AM PDT Tue Jul 2 2024 NVZ001-003>005-032130- /O.EXT.KREV.EH.A.0001.240706T1700Z-240710T1700Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-Northern Washoe County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Virginia City, Empire, Verdi, Yerington, Hawthorne, Sparks, Gardnerville, Lovelock, Mina, Imlay, Gerlach, Smith Valley, Fernley, Silver Springs, Schurz, Nixon, and Fallon 1146 AM PDT Tue Jul 2 2024 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 10TH... * WHAT...Temperatures are going to warm significantly as we head into the 4th of July weekend with afternoon highs approaching 100 degrees across western NV by the 4th of July, then heating further to near or above 105 degrees over the weekend and early next week. This will result in a prolonged period of Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...Northern Washoe County, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Wednesday morning, July 10th. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for an extended period of dangerous heat. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. && $$ WH