Elko, Nevada 7 Day Weather Forecast

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FXUS65 KLKN 200740
AFDLKN

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Elko NV
1240 AM PDT Sun Jul 20 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

Updated at 1240 AM PDT Sun Jul 20 2025

* Elevated fire weather conditions in most of Northern and Central
  Nevada this afternoon and this evening

* Isolated dry thunderstorms in Southeastern Elko and White Pine
  Counties this afternoon into this evening

* Fire Weather Watch for the majority of Northern and Central
  Nevada Monday afternoon and Monday evening

* Downward temperature trend Monday and Tuesday

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.DISCUSSION...
(Today through next Sunday)
Updated at 1240 AM PDT Sun Jul 20 2025

WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW: An upper-level area of low pressure will
be centered over Southwestern Canada today. Isolated dry
thunderstorms are expected in Southeastern Elko and White Pine
Counties this afternoon into this evening. A few of these
thunderstorms could be strong. The primary thunderstorm hazards
will be wind gusts near 45 mph and dangerous cloud to ground
lightning strikes. High temperatures throughout Northern and
Central Nevada this afternoon will be near seasonal values.

The cyclone aloft over Southwestern Canada will drop southward
into the Pacific Northwest tonight. This upper-level area of low
pressure will remain over the Pacific Northwest Monday, before
lifting northward Tuesday. Southwest wind gusts near 35 mph are
anticipated in most of Northern and Central Nevada Monday
afternoon and Monday evening. Blowing dust will reduce
visibilities at times. A downward temperature trend is expected
Monday and Tuesday. By Tuesday afternoon, maximum temperatures
across Northern and Central Nevada will be around five degrees
below normal for this time of year. A ridge of high pressure will
build northwestward across Northern Nevada Wednesday through
Friday. An Eastern Pacific trough of low pressure should remain
just off the coast of California next weekend.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE & DEVIATIONS: Moderate forecast confidence
regarding elevated fire weather conditions in the majority of
Northern and Central Nevada this afternoon and this evening.
Moderate forecast confidence in the development of isolated dry
thunderstorms in Southeastern Elko and White Pine Counties this
afternoon into this evening. High forecast confidence regarding
the Fire Weather Watch for most of Northern and Central Nevada
Monday afternoon and Monday evening. High forecast confidence in a
downward temperature trend Monday and Tuesday. No deviations from
the NBM model output.

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.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)

VFR conditions are anticipated at all terminals through Sunday
evening with no precipitation expected. Gusty winds are expected
at all terminals Sunday. Wind gusts of near 22KTs will begin by
midday for KTPH and KELY, and by mid afternoon for KWMC, KBAM,
KEKO, and KENV.

AMD NOT SKED at KWMC due to unstable communications.

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.FIRE WEATHER...
Elevated fire weather conditions are expected in most of Northern
and Central Nevada this afternoon and this evening due to
southwest wind gusts near 25 mph and minimum relative humidity
values as low as 8 percent. Isolated dry thunderstorms should
develop in Southeastern Elko and White Pine Counties this
afternoon into this evening. A few of these thunderstorms may be
strong. The primary thunderstorm hazard will be erratic wind gusts
near 45 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes. A
Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the majority of Northern and
Central Nevada Monday afternoon and Monday evening due to
southwest wind gusts near 35 mph and minimum relative humidity
values as low as 7 percent.

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.LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
Fire Weather Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening
NVZ424-425-427-437-438-469-470.

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DISCUSSION...87
AVIATION...99
FIRE WEATHER...87