Hot weather to sweep Carson City region this week; temps in 90s with thunderstorms possible
After seasonal weather over the past few weeks brought periods of gusty wind, some valley showers and a few inches of snow to the Sierra, the Carson City region will be riding into a late spring heat wave this week, with daytime temperatures hot enough to force on those cooling fans and air conditioners.
Unusually warm temperatures are forecast for next Tuesday through Friday as summer-like high pressure builds over the region, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Forecasters advise this first sweep of hot weather over the next few days could lead to heat health impacts for vulnerable populations and those outdoors in the sun for extended periods of time.
The weather service advises to prepare now to do outdoor activities next week in the morning and have a cool place to go during the afternoons.
High temperatures 20 degrees above normal could approach daily records. Peak heat is projected for Wednesday and Thursday. Valleys will reach well into the 90s with mountain communities well into the 80s. Friday could have similar heat; however, more clouds and thunderstorms could limit how hot it gets.
Thunderstorms will become more common starting Wednesday, especially over the high terrain. The weather service advises to be prepared for lightning, downpours, sudden temperature drops, hail, and strong outflow winds. Storms could impact outdoor recreation along with any outdoor pandemic response facilities.
For Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas, daytime highs Monday will be in the low 80s, Tuesday, near 90; Wednesday and Thursday the low to mid-90s, with a chance for thunderstorms possible in the afternoons. Temperatures may come down some Friday.
Meanwhile, the Lake Tahoe Basin will see highs in the mid-70s Monday, and the low to mid 80s Tuesday through Thursday and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday and Friday.
Take some time over the next few days to review heat and thunderstorm safety online from the National Weather Service. There's plenty of material out there and it has been a while since we have experienced either weather hazard in the region, the weather service says.
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