Carson City area weather: Heat advisory Friday, then cooler with chance of showers Sunday
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Heat Advisory from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday for the lower northern Nevada valleys areas of Reno and Washoe County, Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and surrounding counties.
Summer's first multi-day period of heat kicks in Thursday and continues into Saturday. Highs will climb into the 90s to near 100 across Western Nevada and into the 80s for Sierra communities, with potential for daily records to be tied or broken on Friday, NWS forecasters said. Daytime highs Saturday in the lower valleys will be in the low 90s.
Be prepared for heat health impacts, especially for vulnerable populations and those outdoors for extended periods. Now is a good time to ensure cooling systems are in good working order. See the advisory here. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Hot temperatures will lead to minor rises on creeks and streams in the Sierra from snowmelt. Slightly higher flows of cold water could impact recreation and high elevation water crossings, NWS forecasters said.
Winds are forecast to increase this weekend, with Sunday looking to be the windiest day of the period. While not a major wind event, be prepared for winds to impact boating and travel along with blowing dust downwind of dry lake beds Saturday and Sunday.
These winds could cause increased concern for fire starts in vegetation that dries out due to the upcoming heat. Be fire aware this weekend and follow local fire restrictions.
Temperatures will cool Sunday with showers and thunderstorms moving into the Sierra, northeast California and northwest Nevada.