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, highs 98 to 104 degrees with
overnight lows between 65 to 73 degrees. Widespread Moderate (level
2 out of 4) HeatRisk with areas of Major (level 3 out of 4)
HeatRisk in lower valleys. For the Extreme Heat Watch, highs 99 to
105 degrees with overnight lows between 65 to 75 degrees.
Widespread Moderate HeatRisk with areas of Major HeatRisk.
* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.
* 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:
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov