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KEY MESSAGES

* Warming trend today and Tuesday

* Moderate risk for heat-related illnesses in the valleys of Northern and Central Nevada Tuesday afternoon

* Elevated fire weather conditions in Eastern Nevada each afternoon and evening Thursday and Friday

* Much cooler this weekend

DISCUSSION

(This afternoon through Sunday)

WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW: A ridge of high pressure will build northward across the Silver State this afternoon through Tuesday. A warming trend is expected today and Tuesday. By Tuesday afternoon, high temperatures will be around ten degrees above normal for this time of year. This will result in a moderate risk of heat-related illnesses in the valleys of Northern and Central Nevada Tuesday afternoon. Although heat events like this are relatively common and happen many times a year, heat-related impacts are possible for those new to the area if simple precautions are not taken. Plan to take action to reduce time outdoors, drink plenty of water, and remain in air-conditioned buildings. Heat-sensitive groups, such as the elderly, young children, and those with chronic ailments may need assistance to avoid heat-related illnesses. Here are probabilities of maximum temperature of 95 degrees of higher for select locations in Northern and Central Nevada on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026:

Battle Mountain - 97% Winnemucca - 96% Crescent Valley - 96% Elko - 95% Eureka - 95% Carlin - 95% West Wendover - 85% Wells - 85% Tonopah - 75% Spring Creek - 50%

Zonal flow aloft is anticipated Wednesday. Elevated fire weather conditions are expected in Eastern Nevada each afternoon and evening Thursday and Friday due to west wind gusts near 35 mph and minimum relative humidity values as low as six percent. A cyclone aloft will meander around the Pacific Northwest this weekend. This will result in much cooler temperatures this weekend. By Sunday afternoon, high temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada will be about ten degrees below seasonal values.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE & DEVIATIONS: High forecast confidence regarding a warming trend today and Tuesday. High forecast confidence in a moderate risk for heat-related illnesses in the valleys of Northern and Central Nevada Tuesday afternoon. Moderate forecast confidence regarding elevated fire weather conditions in Eastern Nevada each afternoon and evening Thursday and Friday. Moderate forecast confidence in much cooler weather this weekend. No deviations from the NBM model output.

AVIATION

VFR conditions will prevail through at least the next 24 hours. South wind gusts near 20 knots are expected at KELY and KTPH this afternoon and this evening.

FIRE WEATHER

A warming trend is expected today and Tuesday. By Tuesday afternoon, high temperatures will be around ten degrees above normal for this time of year. Elevated fire weather conditions are anticipated in Eastern Nevada each afternoon and evening Thursday and Friday due to west wind gusts near 35 mph and minimum relative humidity values as low as six percent.

LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories

None.