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KEY MESSAGES

* Unseasonably warm temperatures expected through Sunday.

* Near record warmth in most of northern and central Nevada for this afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* Near record warmth in parts of northern Nevada Monday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

DISCUSSION

(Today through next Saturday)

WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW: Unseasonably warm temperatures continue across today and over the weekend with high temperatures reaching near record levels as the high pressure system over the southwest continue strengthen. Warmest temperatures expected today and Sunday with highs reaching into the upper 80s with a few locales seeing the low 90s across northern Nevada. By the start of next week, temperatures will slightly cool down but remain above normal levels for this time of year. Parts of northern Nevada are expected to hover to near record temperatures in the 80s, while central Nevada cools into the upper 70s to low 80s. The warm temperatures is expected to last at least through next Thursday with northern Nevada staying well above normal in the 80s. By the end of next week, temperatures could a bit, dropping back into the 70s over northern Nevada with a few spots remaining in the low 80s. Winds will be generally light below 10 mph with a few peak gusts in the afternoons up to 15-20 mph.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE & DEVIATIONS: No changes were made to the NBM gridded forecast tonight. Confidence remains high with respect to the record to near record temperatures across northern and central Nevada over the weekend. High confidence continues in regards to the upper level high remaining over the southwest to keep above normal temperatures over Nevada. With regards to next week, high confidence exists regarding the potential for near record high temperatures across portions of northern Nevada. Moderate confidence of cooler temperatures returning by the end of next week.

AVIATION

VFR conditions expected across all terminals throughout the 24 hour forecast period with generally light winds staying below 10 kts.

FIRE WEATHER

Dry conditions continue in the forecast across all fire weather zones through the weekend. Winds will occasional gust to 20 mph. High pressure will continue to keep above normal temperatures across northern and central Nevada with unseasonably warm temperatures through next week, reaching record to near record levels.

LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories

None.