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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 3:48:40 am PST

A Winter Weather Advisory continues across Northern Elko County and the Ruby Mountains through 7 PM PST this evening. Additional snow amounts of up to 3 inches is possible across northern Elko county and 3 to 7 inches over the Ruby Mountains. Winds will gust as high as 50 mph. Motorists should be prepared for slippery road conditions and potential travel delays.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for Central Nevada from 8 AM PST Thursday morning until 7 PM PST Thursday evening. Blowing dust and snow will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.
A storm system will continue to affect Northern and Central Nevada today, bringing in periods of light precipitation. The best chances for measurable precipitation and snowfall will be across northern Elko county and the Ruby Mountains. The system will be exiting further east this afternoon with decreasing clouds west to east.

 

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