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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Aug 9, 2026 at 7:18:31 am PDT

Storms, heat, & smoke? Oh my! Heat impacts expected areawide due to hot afternoon temps & warm overnight lows from lingering cloud cover. Shower & storm chances Reno southward into Mono, S Lyon, & Mineral counties with similar chances for those 3 counties again Sunday.
Dangerous heat continues through Monday morning. Highs of 95–106°F and warm overnight lows will bring Major HeatRisk to the Basin and Range and Moderate-to-Major HeatRisk elsewhere. Extreme Heat Warning in effect for the Basin and Range with Heat Advisories in effect for the remainder of the area, except the Sierra.
High temperatures remain 5-10 degrees above normal as we head into the weekend. Make sure to stay hydrated if you plan on being outdoors. Additionally, make sure to know the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. #nvwx #cawx
Do you know the differences? With temperatures pushing into the triple digits this weekend, make sure you know the signs of heat exhaustion vs heat stroke.

 

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