Area Forecast Discussion
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805 FXUS65 KREV 210911 AFDREV Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Reno NV 211 AM PDT Fri Jun 21 2024 .SYNOPSIS...
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* Warmup arrives today, with typical afternoon breezes. Otherwise expect a widespread dry pattern this weekend. * Temperatures will be nearing 100 degrees in hotter valleys this weekend. Plan on widespread Moderate HeatRisk over the weekend. * Slightly cooler temperatures along with typical west-southwest breezes will arrive for the latter half of next week.
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&& .DISCUSSION...
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* The recent trough will be exiting to the east, with some showers lingering over the Great Basin and eastward. Our pattern will become more zonal for the time being, with a ridge waiting just off-shore over the eastern Pacific. This pattern will allow for the typical afternoon breezes to return, along with a warm and dry trend. * The warming trend will bring temperatures near 100 degrees for the lower valleys, while Sierra communities will see upper 80s to lower 90s. Luckily the overnight hours will offer some relief, with overnight lows in lower valleys in the mid-60s. Sierra overnights will range upper 40s to 50s, providing a decent cooldown each night. As a result of the incoming heat, we anticipate a Moderate HeatRisk may cause concerns for vulnerable populations. Look out for heat illnesses, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and take care of those who may need assistance with cooling down. * This bit of heat will not last too long, and although a ridge will settle in over the region, it may be in the favorable Four- Corners region that allows for southerly flow to draw some moisture north. This would translate to potential for showers to show up over the area. Confidence on this is tempered by the low pressure feature that will be appearing along the Pacific Northwest coast late next week. This may produce some gusty breezes, and with the recent warmth the concern will be drying fuels and breezy winds. With many fires burning across the West, we will be watching this time frame for new starts. HRICH
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&& .AVIATION...
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* Light winds and VFR conditions today, with typical afternoon breezes. * Heat building in over the region may cause some density altitude flying issues. Lower valley terminals will hover near 100 for Saturday and Sunday. Sierra terminals will see upper 80s this weekend for daytime highs. HRICH
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&& .REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories... NV...None. CA...None. && $$