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KEY MESSAGES

* Hot and dry conditions prevail through next week, with triple digit heat in lower valleys Friday and Saturday.

* Areas of haze and smoke from current active fires could reduce air quality at times across parts of northwest and west central NV, with patchy smoke near and east of the Elephant Fire. * Typical afternoon winds are expected each day, producing short periods of elevated fire weather concerns in isolated areas.

DISCUSSION

As we head into a hot weekend, a few reminders for heat safety: stay hydrated, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and if outdoors take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Also remember to look before you lock your vehicles, making sure not to leave children or pets behind. Temperatures will soar this weekend into the 100s for western Nevada valleys and 90s for Sierra locations. This heating trend will persist into the next week, with only a few degrees of cooling Sunday and Monday as a shortwave swings through. Despite the slight drop in temperatures, we still have a chance of hitting 100 for Reno, with Monday being the day that may drop back to 99. Then, the heating trend resumes with a week of temperatures reaching the 100s across western Nevada valleys. This prolonged heat needs to be taken seriously, especially by vulnerable populations. Overnight lows will remain between 60 and 70 degrees, offering little relief for those without adequate cooling sources.

Winds will pick up each afternoon with gusts averaging 20-30 mph this weekend. This may impact recreation interests, bringing choppy waves to area lakes. Fire weather concerns will also be elevated during these gusty periods, since fuels are receptive to sparks and any wind will easily carry fire. The afternoon and evening gusts may carry smoke from nearby fires into valleys to settle overnight, affecting localized areas of air quality.

Long range outlooks are hinting at the prospect of a surge of monsoonal moisture taking aim at southern Nevada, and may creep into northern Nevada. Confidence is lower at this time, with the second week of August currently the targeted timeframe. HRICH

AVIATION

* VFR conditions remain in place for all terminals through Sunday. Daily afternoon south-southwestern gusts of 20-25 kts will arrive around 21z-03z. Hot temperatures will affect density altitude through the weekend. HRICH

REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories

NV...Heat Advisory from noon today to 8 AM PDT Sunday NVZ001-004.

CA...None.