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NWS Warns High Temperatures May Cause Heat Illnesses in Southeastern Elko County

The National Weather Service has detailed potential health impacts ahead of Thursday's heat advisory.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 19, 2026, 4:24 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 19, 2026, 4:28 p.m. ET
Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, particularly for individuals working outdoors, the elderly, young children, and visitors from cooler regions, according to official records issued by the office on August 19, 2026. The applies to Southeastern Elko County, including West Wendover, for Thursday, August 20, 2026. The warning window starts at 11:00 AM PDT and expires at 9:00 PM PDT, with maximum temperatures expected to range from 98 to 103. To prepare, the National Weather Service advises residents to drink plenty of fluids, take frequent breaks while working outdoors, seek air-conditioned locations, limit exposure to the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 19, 2026, 4:24 p.m. ETFirst report

    National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Southeastern Elko County on August 20, 2026

    The National Weather Service Elko NV issued an official Heat Advisory on August 19, 2026, for Southeastern Elko County, including West Wendover. The situation remains developing.

    The advisory begins at 11 AM PDT on Thursday, August 20, 2026, and expires at 9 PM PDT on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Official records state that maximum temperatures will range from 98 to 103 degrees Fahrenheit.

    According to the official record, hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially for individuals working outdoors, the elderly, young children, and people visiting from cooler regions. Recommended precautions in the official record include drinking plenty of fluids, taking frequent breaks when working outdoors, seeking air-conditioned places to cool off, limiting exposure to the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors.

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