Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BUFFALO CREEK (BUFN2)

Lat: 40.58058°NLon: 119.78881°WElev: 3940.0ft.

NA

78°F

26°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed NNW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 03 Aug 11:59 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles W Gerlach NV

Extreme Heat Watch August 6, 08:00am until August 9, 08:00am
Heat Advisory August 5, 08:00am until August 6, 08:00am
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Extreme Heat Watch
Heat Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Widespread haze. Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Haze

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Widespread haze before 3pm. Patchy smoke. Sunny, with a high near 99. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 99 °F

    Haze

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy smoke before 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Patchy Smoke
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Widespread haze. Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Widespread haze before 3pm. Patchy smoke. Sunny, with a high near 99. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Patchy smoke before 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles W Gerlach NV
 40.61°N 119.75°W (Elev. 3898 ft)
11:30 pm PDT Aug 3, 2026
12am PDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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