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Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BUFFALO CREEK (BUFN2)

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

NA

88°F

31°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 22 Aug 11:59 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles W Gerlach NV

Heat Advisory until August 24, 09:00am
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until August 24, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Sun

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 101. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 101. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles W Gerlach NV
 40.61°N 119.75°W (Elev. 3898 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 pm PDT Aug 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am PDT Aug 23, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 29, 2025
 
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