Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Goldfield, NV
June 2, 2024 3:50 PM PDT (22:50 UTC) Change Location
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1225 PM PDT Sun Jun 2 2024
SYNOPSIS
High clouds will slowly increase across the region today and Monday before clearing out Tuesday. Mostly clear skies are expected through late-week. Temperatures will increase through the week with very hot conditions Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures will moderate closer to seasonal averages over the weekend.
DISCUSSION
Today through next Sunday.
A shortwave trough axis will pass through the forecast area this afternoon, allowing temperatures to cool 3-5 degrees across the region. Meanwhile, a late-season atmospheric river event occurring in the Pacific Northwest will usher in a few high clouds to the Desert Southwest today before a swath of high clouds cover the region on Monday. Precipitation chances are little-to-none, as we continue to experience very dry low-levels of the atmosphere.
The aforementioned shortwave trough will continue eastward as a ridge of high pressure builds over the region. As such, temperatures will slowly climb through the work week, reaching excessive values by Wednesday and Thursday. For context, the current high temperature forecast for Las Vegas on Thursday is 111, with a 77% chance of 110 or higher. This would tie the earliest 110 observed in Las Vegas on record - previously occurring June 6th, 2010. The current high temperature forecast for Death Valley is 120. This would not be the record earliest occurrence; however, Death Valley's first 120 of the season is normally June 15th, so it would be an earlier-than-normal occurrence. Excessive Heat Watches remain in effect for Clark County (with the exception of the mountains), the Colorado River Valley, southern Mohave County, San Bernardino County, southern Inyo County, and far southern Nye County Wednesday and Thursday. Major HeatRisk expected in our desert valleys on Wednesday. An additional day of Major HeatRisk on Thursday increases the level to 'Extreme' due to the body's inability to cool off, thus resulting in higher instances of impacts. This level and duration of heat affects everyone without adequate cooling or hydration. It is also of note that this is the first heatwave of the season, meaning it is likely that neither the resident population nor the tourist population have had ample time to acclimate to these temperatures.
Our northern zones including the Owens Valley, Esmeralda County, central Nye County, Lincoln County, northern Mohave County and the mountains of Clark County will continue to be considered for heat- related products. Presently, HeatRisk in these locations is 'Moderate', with only elevations above 6000 ft experiencing Minor HeatRisk. Those hoping to escape from the heat to the higher elevations should still take precautions such as drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in the air conditioning.
Uncertainty persists regarding Friday's forecast. There is good agreement that a weak closed low will push into Baja California.
Disagreement lies in the strength and positioning of this low as it moves inland. Temperatures on Friday will depend on the amount of moisture (by way of cloud cover or isolated thunderstorms) that moves into the Desert Southwest. A weaker and further south trajectory of this low would result in persistent hot temperatures and would increase the likelihood of extending excessive heat products into Friday.
Regardless, this low will work to drop temperatures across the forecast area through the weekend.
AVIATION
For Harry Reid...Light south to southeast winds are expected through the afternoon. It is possible that winds could go more easterly at times before shifting more definitively south shortly before sunset. Similar winds are expected Monday, although the shift to southerly could come a bit earlier than today. A shift to a north or northeast direction is expected Tuesday morning, with speeds remaining light. No operationally significant clouds or weather expected through Tuesday, although high clouds are expected to blanket the area late Monday before thinning out and dissipating Tuesday morning.
For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...South to southwest winds gusting 15 to 25 knots are expected through this afternoon. Monday, winds will increase a little areawide, with the strongest gusts of 25 to 30 knots over the Sierra Nevada crest and in the Barstow area. For Tuesday, most of the region will see lighter winds, but Inyo, Esmeralda, and central Nye counties will see northerly winds gusting 20 to 25 knots. No operationally significant clouds or weather expected through Tuesday, although high clouds are expected to blanket the area from north to south on Monday before thinning out and dissipating Tuesday morning.
FIRE WEATHER
Minimum relative humidity values below 15% this afternoon will increase to 10-20% Monday and Tuesday before returning to the single-digits midweek. Wednesday and Thursday, expect high temperatures 10-15 degrees above seasonal averages and overnight relative humidity recoveries between 20 and 30%. South- southwest afternoon breezes each day through the week with gusts between 15 and 25 mph.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1225 PM PDT Sun Jun 2 2024
SYNOPSIS
High clouds will slowly increase across the region today and Monday before clearing out Tuesday. Mostly clear skies are expected through late-week. Temperatures will increase through the week with very hot conditions Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures will moderate closer to seasonal averages over the weekend.
DISCUSSION
Today through next Sunday.
A shortwave trough axis will pass through the forecast area this afternoon, allowing temperatures to cool 3-5 degrees across the region. Meanwhile, a late-season atmospheric river event occurring in the Pacific Northwest will usher in a few high clouds to the Desert Southwest today before a swath of high clouds cover the region on Monday. Precipitation chances are little-to-none, as we continue to experience very dry low-levels of the atmosphere.
The aforementioned shortwave trough will continue eastward as a ridge of high pressure builds over the region. As such, temperatures will slowly climb through the work week, reaching excessive values by Wednesday and Thursday. For context, the current high temperature forecast for Las Vegas on Thursday is 111, with a 77% chance of 110 or higher. This would tie the earliest 110 observed in Las Vegas on record - previously occurring June 6th, 2010. The current high temperature forecast for Death Valley is 120. This would not be the record earliest occurrence; however, Death Valley's first 120 of the season is normally June 15th, so it would be an earlier-than-normal occurrence. Excessive Heat Watches remain in effect for Clark County (with the exception of the mountains), the Colorado River Valley, southern Mohave County, San Bernardino County, southern Inyo County, and far southern Nye County Wednesday and Thursday. Major HeatRisk expected in our desert valleys on Wednesday. An additional day of Major HeatRisk on Thursday increases the level to 'Extreme' due to the body's inability to cool off, thus resulting in higher instances of impacts. This level and duration of heat affects everyone without adequate cooling or hydration. It is also of note that this is the first heatwave of the season, meaning it is likely that neither the resident population nor the tourist population have had ample time to acclimate to these temperatures.
Our northern zones including the Owens Valley, Esmeralda County, central Nye County, Lincoln County, northern Mohave County and the mountains of Clark County will continue to be considered for heat- related products. Presently, HeatRisk in these locations is 'Moderate', with only elevations above 6000 ft experiencing Minor HeatRisk. Those hoping to escape from the heat to the higher elevations should still take precautions such as drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in the air conditioning.
Uncertainty persists regarding Friday's forecast. There is good agreement that a weak closed low will push into Baja California.
Disagreement lies in the strength and positioning of this low as it moves inland. Temperatures on Friday will depend on the amount of moisture (by way of cloud cover or isolated thunderstorms) that moves into the Desert Southwest. A weaker and further south trajectory of this low would result in persistent hot temperatures and would increase the likelihood of extending excessive heat products into Friday.
Regardless, this low will work to drop temperatures across the forecast area through the weekend.
AVIATION
For Harry Reid...Light south to southeast winds are expected through the afternoon. It is possible that winds could go more easterly at times before shifting more definitively south shortly before sunset. Similar winds are expected Monday, although the shift to southerly could come a bit earlier than today. A shift to a north or northeast direction is expected Tuesday morning, with speeds remaining light. No operationally significant clouds or weather expected through Tuesday, although high clouds are expected to blanket the area late Monday before thinning out and dissipating Tuesday morning.
For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...South to southwest winds gusting 15 to 25 knots are expected through this afternoon. Monday, winds will increase a little areawide, with the strongest gusts of 25 to 30 knots over the Sierra Nevada crest and in the Barstow area. For Tuesday, most of the region will see lighter winds, but Inyo, Esmeralda, and central Nye counties will see northerly winds gusting 20 to 25 knots. No operationally significant clouds or weather expected through Tuesday, although high clouds are expected to blanket the area from north to south on Monday before thinning out and dissipating Tuesday morning.
FIRE WEATHER
Minimum relative humidity values below 15% this afternoon will increase to 10-20% Monday and Tuesday before returning to the single-digits midweek. Wednesday and Thursday, expect high temperatures 10-15 degrees above seasonal averages and overnight relative humidity recoveries between 20 and 30%. South- southwest afternoon breezes each day through the week with gusts between 15 and 25 mph.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures.
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