Carson City area weather: Excessive heat warning through Tuesday, slightly cooler later in week
With temperatures expected to surpass 100 degrees, an excessive heat warning continues through at least Tuesday for western and Northern Nevada, including the Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service.
Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures 99 to 109 for lower valleys can be expected, with mid 80s to mid 90s for mountain communities. Any relief is happening will be in the mornings, with lows in the 60s and 70s.
Carson City reached at daytime high Saturday of 102 at the Carson City Fire Station, according to the NWS. CarsonWeather.com recorded a high temperature of 104 at 2:48 p.m. Reno reached 105, 3 degrees shy of the record. In Minden it was 101 on Saturday. South Lake Tahoe tied the record with 93.
The excessive heat warning continues until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
Despite a cooling trend with temperatures falling to more typical mid-summer heat for mid to late next week, heat risks for vulnerable groups will remain through next week.
The weather service advises people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911.
Meanwhile, NV Energy is again asking its electric customers in both northern and southern Nevada to conserve electricity between 6 and 9 p.m. Sunday in order to offset energy supply issues caused by record-breaking heat and wildfires affecting electric transmission lines throughout the western United States.
Conservation is the best way to reduce strain on the local power grid. Effective measures to conserve energy during this time period include:
— Turn off lights
— Turn off pool pumps
— Unplug appliances not in use
— Avoid using large electrical appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines and electric clothes dryers
— Adjust the thermostat to 78 degrees or higher to reduce the use of air conditioning during this time, barring any medical issues, and use ceiling fans to cool people and pets. Pre-cool your home prior to 6 p.m.
— Keep the refrigerator and freezer closed as much as possible
— Close window coverings to keep the heat out
— Do not charge electric vehicles between 6 and 9 p.m.
For more information about the current status of the company’s electric system go here.
Temperatures Sunday through Tuesday around the Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas can be anywhere from 100 to 104, according to the weather service. By Wednesday, temperatures may dip below the 100 degree mark with highs around 99, and on Thursday, highs near 95.
For Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, high temperatures will be into the upper 80s to mid 90s for Sierra valleys with highs peaking in the upper 60s to upper 70s even over higher Sierra peaks.