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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

CW2857 Fernley (C2857)

Lat: 39.59817°NLon: 119.27417°WElev: 4252.1ft.

NA

91°F

33°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 02 Jul 12:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Nixon NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Nixon NV
 39.77°N 119.32°W (Elev. 5161 ft)
Last Update:
11:30 am PDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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