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A cold front will move through the Carson City region Saturday night into Sunday bringing cooler temperatures, occasional breezy conditions and a slight chance for a few showers mainly north of Interstate 80, according to the National Weather Service.

Gusty winds will arrive in the region Wednesday and continue through Friday, especially from the Reno and Carson City area northward into far northeast California and northwest Nevada causing forecasters to be concerned about fire danger.

Families unite Saturday at Mills Park in Carson City for the first-ever Northern Nevada Family Fun Day, a community event featuring live music, workshops, shopping, raffles, a Kids Zone, giveaways, raffles and more.

There will be rock climbing demonstrations, face painting, pirates, obstacle courses, a bubble station, music, a photo booth, ice cream, refreshments beginning at 11 a.m. and running until to 9 p.m.

After months of planning and preparation, Faith Hope Love of Northern Nevada is about to launch its first-ever Northern Nevada Family Fun Day this Saturday at Mills Park in Carson City.

UPDATE 4:30PM: The urban and small stream flood advisory for eastern Carson City and Douglas County has been lifted.
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The National Weather Service in Reno issued an urban and small stream flood advisory Monday afternoon for eastern Carson City and Douglas County until 5:30 p.m.

After months without any rainfall, there's a chance for thunderstorms that could produce some rain around the Carson City region over the next two days, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service has issued a Dust Storm Warning until midnight for the western Nevada basin, including Pyramid Lake and the cities of Fallon, Fernley, Imlay, Middlegate, Nixon and Lovelock.

Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas are not in the warning area.

Thunderstorms are expected to increase this week beginning Tuesday afternoon, with some forecaster confidence for isolated showers and thunderstorms in Carson City and western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.

Fires burning in central and southern California are causing a smoky haze to filter over Carson City. According to the National Weather Service in Reno, the main source of the haze is coming from the Mineral Fire burning in western Fresno County near Coalinga.

Temperatures are expected to warm this weekend with forecast highs in the low to mid 90s for Carson City and above average for most locations across the Sierra and western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.

NASA says if you see one meteor shower this year, make it the Perseids. The forecast calls for mostly clear and cool conditions Thursday night into early Friday morning for peak viewing across far western Nevada and the northern Sierra.

Smoke settled into Carson City Saturday with a thick haze surrounding the Eagle Valley.

Smoke from several fires burning regionally has drifted into the Carson City area, producing a noticeable haze that is affecting air quality to a degree.

UPDATE 4:15PM: The Sierra Interagency Dispatch Center (SFIDC) in Minden reports the Rock Fire in the Red Rock area north of Reno is now 50 percent contained 1,500 acres.
The voluntary evacuation orders for about 50 residents in the area has been lifted, and those residents are being allowed to return to their homes.
No injuries are reported with this fire.

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East Fork Fire Protection District crews in Douglas County were called late afternoon Thursday to a wildfire in the area of Diamond Valley School in Alpine County near Markleeville.

The combination of hot, dry conditions and the threat of thunderstorms arriving Friday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Fire Weather Watch for much of Western Nevada including Carson City.

Strong high pressure will provide the likely return of triple digit heat this week for Carson City and much of western Nevada with highs at or near 100 and around 90 for Sierra valleys, according to the National Weather Service.

High temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s around Carson City this weekend and will gradually get warmer beginning next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Winds are expected to increase Thursday afternoon and evening around Carson City prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for the region.

UPDATE 9:20PM: The New Shooting Range Fire has grown to about 800 acres in size as of last report, Storey County Manager Pat Whitten said Wednesday night.

Hot and dry weather will continue through at least Monday with gusty winds expected to arrive, prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Red Flag Warning for Carson City and much of Western Nevada beginning Sunday.

Winds will become increasingly strong and gusty Friday afternoon and Saturday prompting a Red Flag Warning by the National Weather Service for much of western Nevada and Carson City region.

Unusually strong winds are expected this Friday and Saturday, increasing the risk of wind driven fires for western Nevada and the Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Gusty conditions and low humidity have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for much of western Nevada Sierra front, including Carson City, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Tuesday as gusty winds and low humidity are expected to develop throughout the western Nevada Sierra front region, including Carson City.
The winds are also expected to bring widespread haze over the region due to the Trailhead Fire burning in northern California.

Heading into the three-day holiday weekend, there's a chance for scattered thunderstorms developing Friday and Saturday afternoon, mainly east of Highway 395, with sunny skies and pleasant weather continuing through Monday, July 4, according to the National Weather service.

Light to moderate smoke from the Trailhead Fire burning in El Dorado and Placer counties in Northern California may produce hazy conditions for the Carson City and Reno Thursday afternoon and into the evening, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service advises thunderstorms are moving into the region early Tuesday evening bringing the possibility of a half inch of hail and wind gusts of up to 55 mph.

At 5:36 p.m. the weather service Doppler radar was tracking the thunderstorms over the Eastern Sierra and Western Nevada, mainly south of Highway 50, prompting a Special Weather Statement.

Hot weather and the potential for thunderstorms are expected for the Carson City region this week, according to the National Weather Service.

Afternoon highs will climb to near 100 across much of western Nevada valleys with highs of 85-95 in the Sierra.

It will be dry and breezy today with Red Flag Warnings in effect for much of western Nevada including Carson City. Firefighters around the region are keeping a watchful eye on conditions and have already made smoke investigations checks in area.

A small, smoldering campfire was discovered by firefighters at around noon doing a smoke investigation north of Carson City, according to dispatch. A small brush fire was reported at around 11:30 a.m. in the Silver Springs area, according to the Central Lyon County Fire District.