Unseasonably hot temperatures, more characteristic of July, will prevail through the weekend with high temperatures near or exceeding records, the National Weather Service reports. Today's forecast high for Carson City is 95. The record, set back in 1926, was 96.
A few records are possible today with more widespread records Friday into the weekend as high pressure builds across the region. The forecast high for Carson City on Friday and Saturday is 99.
Isolated thunderstorms will be confined mainly to the Sierra and far Western Nevada through today.
The weather service advises to drink plenty of fluids, keep strenuous activity to the early or late part of the day if possible, and never leave children or pets in your vehicle.
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