textproduct: Reno

KEY MESSAGES

* Hot and dry conditions through the rest of the week, with a warming trend bringing triple digit heat to the lower valleys by this weekend.

* Nearby fires producing smoke may reduce air quality and bring impacts to sensitive groups.

* At this time, there is no precipitation anticipated the next 7 days.

DISCUSSION

Dry, southwesterly flow continues over northeast California and northwest Nevada through much of this week, courtesy of high pressure near the Four Corners region and low pressure over the PacNW. As the high progresses westward, afternoon high temperatures are slated to increase each afternoon, reaching the triple digits for lower valleys by Wednesday. Current probabilities show a 50/50 chance Reno will see 100F Thursday, increasing to 90% by the weekend. Major HeatRisk becomes relatively widespread for much of western Nevada valleys by Friday through the weekend. Stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade this weekend!

Typical afternoon breezes up to 20-25 mph continue each day this week. As nearby fires continue to produce smoke, both around the Reno area and in northern Washoe county from fires in Oregon and Idaho, air quality may become reduced. For those sensitive to these changes, please visit fire.airnow.gov for latest air quality readings.

-Giralte

AVIATION

VFR conditions prevail through the week with westerly wind gusts of 20-25 kts each afternoon. Increasing high temperatures may introduce density altitude concerns for KRNO/KCXP/KMEV by the weekend.

-Giralte/McKellar

REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories

NV...None. CA...None.