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

73°F

23°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed NNW 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Aug 08:59 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 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
  • Today

    Today: Widespread haze. Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Haze

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread haze. Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Haze

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Widespread haze before 3pm. Patchy smoke. Sunny, with a high near 96. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Haze

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Widespread haze. Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Widespread haze. Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Widespread haze before 3pm. Patchy smoke. Sunny, with a high near 96. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 67.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Gerlach NV
 40.65°N 119.47°W (Elev. 3907 ft)
8:39 am PDT Aug 3, 2026
9am PDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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