Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued August 3 at 12:01AM PDT until August 9 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 12:01am
Expires:
August 3, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory and the Extreme Heat Watch, highs 98
to 102 degrees with overnight lows between 60 to 70 degrees.
Widespread Moderate HeatRisk with areas of Major HeatRisk in lower
valleys.
* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM PDT
Thursday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Thursday morning through
Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses will be more likely, especially
for those spending extended periods outdoors, in poorly cooled
indoor spaces, or who are sensitive to heat.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Area Description:
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov