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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

BUFFALO CREEK (BUFN2)

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

NA

87°F

31°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed SW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 02 Jul 01:59 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles W Gerlach NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles W Gerlach NV
 40.7°N 119.86°W (Elev. 5390 ft)
Last Update:
11:30 am PDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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