Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued August 5 at 9:24AM PDT until August 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 9:24am
Expires:
August 6, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 93
possible.
* WHERE...South Central Elko and Southeastern Elko Counties.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Area Description:
Southeastern Elko County; South Central Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov