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Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley this afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Reno, Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO)

Lat: 39.50776°NLon: 119.76819°WElev: 4403.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

66°F

19°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Apr 04:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Sparks NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sparks NV
 39.53°N 119.75°W (Elev. 4423 ft)
Last Update:
11:31 am PDT Apr 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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