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Scattered Severe Storms Possible in Central U.S.; Flood Watch in the Sierra Nevada

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of gusty winds, hail, and flash flooding will be possible across the Plains through Tuesday. Elsewhere, a flash flood watch is in effect for the Sierra Nevada, where thunderstorms with frequent lightning may also occur. Heavy rain in parts of southern Texas may produce localized flooding, while areas of rain will also linger in the Mid Atlantic. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

EW6551 Reno (E6551)

Lat: 39.546°NLon: 119.826°WElev: 4652ft.

NA

67°F

19°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 29 May 11:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Reno NV

Flood Watch May 29, 01:00pm until May 30, 09:00pm
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Flood Watch

  • Memorial
    Day

    Memorial Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Heavy Rain

    High: 76 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Heavy Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: 51 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 75 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 50 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light west wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 74 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 49 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 76 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 49 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    Sunny

    High: 79 °F

Detailed Forecast

Memorial Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light west wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
Reno NV
 39.52°N 119.81°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
Last Update:
10:36 am PDT May 29, 2023
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT May 29, 2023-6pm PDT Jun 4, 2023
 
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