Carson City area weather: Temperatures expected to soar past 100 prompts heat advisory
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/15/2021 - 10:14am
With temperatures expected to reach 100 or more in the lower valleys Sunday and Monday, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the greater Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon County areas and throughout much of western Nevada.
Afternoon temperatures of 100 to 107 degrees are possible for most valley locations, with overnight lows in the 60s to low 70s. A National Weather Service forecaster said for Sunday and Monday, temperatures for Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas are expected to be in the low 100s.
The affected areas in the advisory also include the Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, Mineral and southern Lyon counties, and Surprise Valley in California. It includes the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Dayton, Nixon, Imlay, Empire, Gerlach, Cedarville, Eagleville and Fort Bidwell.
The advisory is from 11 a.m. Sunday to 11 p.m. Monday.
Heat health impacts are possible, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. The weather service advises people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Forecasters advise to take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 911.
Here's the latest forecast weather discussion Sunday morning by the National Weather Service:
Guidance has trended a bit hotter than yesterday with another day of 100-107 degrees highs. Smoke and haze will linger about the region until Monday, Tuesday when increasing winds improve smoke dispersion from the Dixie Fire. Downside would be the potential for increased fire activity.
Thunderstorm chances of 10-20 percent remain along the Sierra northward into Lassen County, and into far western Nevada today. Instability is rather weak, but PW values are still in the 0.60-0.70 inch range and plenty of surface heating should be enough to get a few storms to develop. Main threats are strong outflow winds and dry lightning strikes. Increasing southwest flow for Monday will stabilize most areas north of Highway 50, with thunderstorm chances lingering for Mono and Mineral counties.
Winds Tuesday could get gusty at times which will increase fire danger. Remember to be fire aware. Those heading out to area lakes will also want to be cautious Tuesday. Gusty winds should kick in by midday, and lead to some choppy waters.
Forecasters say there may be relief, albeit brief, coming by Wednesday and into Thursday with afternoon temperatures in the lower 90s for lower elevations and lower to mid 80s for the Sierra. A slow warming trend is then expected for Friday and Saturday. Haze and smoke is likely to persist from northern California and Oregon fires, especially from the Dixie Fire.
