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KEY MESSAGES

* Triple digit heat in western Nevada valleys continues through next week.

* Current active fires producing areas of haze and smoke could reduce air quality across far northwest and west central Nevada. * Typical afternoon winds will bring short periods of isolated elevated fire weather concerns.

DISCUSSION

Keeping cool will need to be at top of mind for all across western Nevada as daytime temperatures soar into the 100s all weekend long. Make sure to check on neighbors, elders, children and other vulnerable populations. Let's all do our part to stay safe in this heat by wearing lightweight and light-colored clothing, and if outdoors take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Sunscreen, sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats will also help if you have outdoor plans. Also remember to look before you lock your vehicles, making sure not to leave children or pets behind. Keep in mind the overnight temperatures will not offer much relief, so seek a cool location to sleep if possible.

Otherwise, our attention will be on the dry airmass and any winds associated with afternoon gusts. South to southwest daily gusts of 25-30 mph may produce isolated pockets of elevated fire weather conditions through the weekend. Avoid activities that may produce sparks such as driving on dry grasses, dragging towing chains, target shooting or work that may produce a spark.

Going into the work week, a little downward nudge in temperatures may have fewer locations seeing 100s for Monday, but the heat will return once a little shortwave glides to our north. By Wednesday, we could see pockets of Major HeatRisk emerge over western Nevada valleys as some locations realize 105 or better for a high temperature. This heat signal lingers into next weekend, suggesting a prolonged heat event to tolerate as we say hello to August.

Long range outlooks are showing a return of monsoonal moisture to the desert southwest. For the present, we look to be on the periphery of the plume of moisture, however, we could see some modification in the placement as we get closer to the second week of August. HRICH

AVIATION

* VFR conditions prevail through the weekend, with density altitude concerns at all area terminals due to high temperatures at or near 100 degrees. Daily gusts of 20-25 kts from the south- southwest will arrive between 21z-03z. HRICH

REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories

NV...Heat Advisory until 8 AM PDT Sunday NVZ001-004.

CA...None.