Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued August 3 at 5:49PM PDT until August 9 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 5:49pm
Expires:
August 4, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory and the Extreme Heat Watch, highs 97
to 102 degrees with overnight lows between 60 to 70 degrees.
Widespread Moderate HeatRisk (level 2 out of 4) with areas of Major
(level 3 out of 4) 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