It has been a hot summer already, and this coming week will likely be the brunt of it so far. High temperatures will be in the triple digits for the Reno area from about Monday through Thursday. A Heat Advisory is in place for the Truckee Meadows and central Nevada Tuesday through Thursday. Lows will be warm too, with many of us only cooling into the upper 60’s near 70 degrees. It could be a record breaking week as well. The records won’t only be for each maximum high, but also for number of 100 degree days this year. Data for triple digits though is only valid through 1982, after that there's a few errors to deal with.
Temperatures will be warm at Lake Tahoe too, maxing out in the low 90’s both Tuesday and Wednesday. Those days will be the hottest days of the week as the ridge amplifies and is centered over top of us. We won’t be the only ones dealing with the heat, but basically all of the west coast this week. You can think of high pressure as a bubble of warm dry air, that heats up very quickly and that’s going to be the key player in the days to come.
We’ve had eight days so far at the Reno Airport with temperatures in the hundreds, and we only need to hit twelve to tie the record for most 100 degree days in a year. Keep in mind we still have much of August to go through as well! Overnight lows are also something to talk about as we’ve had about twenty mornings this summer with lows at or above 65 degrees, that is impressive as well.  Usually the airport is in the 50’s at night in June and parts of July. Not this summer though, it's been warm for sure.Â
Best chance for thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday will be in the Southern Sierra leaving Reno dry through the first half of the week. To get a good round of thunderstorms you need some sort of trigger to lift the air, like a front, but the mountains can do that as well.Â
Changes come into the forecast by the later half of the week as a low tries to swing in here and tap into some moisture at the same time. In the meantime, I hope you can stay cool.Â
To protect yourself from heat-related illness and to ease the discomfort of hot weather, Carson City Health and Human Services recommends the following:Â
• Stay in a cool location.  During the hottest part of the day, it may be a good idea to stay in the air-conditioning.  If you do not have air conditioning at home, you could visit a friend who does, or a public location such as the library, a coffee shop, or the mall.
• Drink plenty of fluids.  When it is very hot or if you are very active, be alert for signs of dehydration.  Symptoms include a decrease in urination, a dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up.  Pay special attention to young children to ensure that they are drinking enough fluid.
• If you have to be outside, stay in the shade to avoid overheating.  Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and plenty of sunscreen.Â
• Schedule outdoor activities carefully.  If you have to do strenuous outdoor activities like yard work or exercise, schedule them for early in the day before the temperature rises or late in the evening after it cools off.  Pace yourself and do not overdo it.Â
• Take cool showers or baths to cool down, or visit the lake or a pool for a refreshing summer swim.
• When the temperature rises, check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.  This is especially important for elderly community members who are at higher risk of heat illness.
• Do not leave children or pets in cars.  The temperature in a car can climb rapidly on hot days, putting occupants at risk of sickness or even death.Â
For more information on extreme heat and your health, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html
