Strong to Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Excessive Rainfall to the Southern U.S. Saturday

Marginally severe thunderstorms capable of strong wind gusts and hail will be possible Saturday across much of central Texas, and during the afternoon across parts of the Southeast U.S. Heavy rain from thunderstorms may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, along with new and renewed rises on rivers and streams throughout East Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Text Forecasts

`Area Forecast Discussion:`

`Typically Issued: 3 AM and 3 PM, updated as needed`

The Area Forecast Discussion describes the meteorological reasoning used by the forecaster in developing the forecasts along with an evaluation of forecast confidence and key uncertainties. (Available on the internet with a glossary). The discussion consists of a short term section (Days 1-3), long term section (Days 4-7), an aviation section, and the current advisories, watches, and warnings when applicable.

Zone Forecast Product:

`Typically Issued: 3 AM and 2:30 PM, updated as needed`

The Zone Forecast Product is a text product issued by the Reno NWS to explicitly state expected weather conditions within each zone through 7 days. Descriptive forecast information includes weather types, general cloud coverage, high and low temperatures and trends, probability of measurable precipitation, wind speed and direction. Watches, Warnings, and Advisories along with other significant weather are headlined. The 7 days of the forecast are split into 12-hour time periods.

Lake Recreation Forecast:

`Typically Issued: 3 AM and 3 PM, updated as needed`

The Recreation Forecast Product provides a detailed forecast for Lake Tahoe at lake level and for Pyramid Lake at lake level. Elements specific to boaters are included, such as winds and wave heights. Lake Wind Advisories will be highlighted when in effect. Water temperature observations are included as available.

State Forecast Table :

`Always issued at 2:30 AM and 2:30 PM, updated as needed`

The Tabular State Forecast Product provides a 7 day forecast of daily predominant daytime weather from 6am to 6pm, forecast high and low temperatures and probability of precipitation for selected cities throughout Western Nevada, the Eastern Sierra, and Northeast California.

Point Forecast Matrix :

`Always issued at 2:30 AM and 2:30 PM, updated as needed`

The Point Forecast Matrix is a site specific forecast for numerous sites throughout the forecast area. It provides a forecast in tabular style format out to 7 days.

Fire Weather Forecast :

`Typically Issued: 7:30 AM year-round, and also 3:30pm in fire season (roughly May-Oct)`

The Fire Weather Planning Forecast includes a forecast of relative humidity, hours of sunshine, precipitation amount, temperature, Lightning Activity Level (LAL) and wind. The FWF includes a brief synopsis of key weather of importance to the fire community over the next 7 days.

Back Country Forecast :

`Typically Issued: 5:00 AM`

Provides a backcountry forecast for the Sierra Nevada, which is used by the Sierra Avalanche and Eastern Sierra Avalanche Centers to produce avalanche forecasts and warnings.

	`Area Forecast Discussion:` `Typically Issued: 3 AM and 3 PM, updated as needed` The Area Forecast Discussion describes the meteorological reasoning used by the forecaster in developing the forecasts along with an evaluation of forecast confidence and key uncertainties. (Available on the internet with a glossary). The discussion consists of a short term section (Days 1-3), long term section (Days 4-7), an aviation section, and the current advisories, watches, and warnings when applicable.
	Zone Forecast Product: `Typically Issued: 3 AM and 2:30 PM, updated as needed` The Zone Forecast Product is a text product issued by the Reno NWS to explicitly state expected weather conditions within each zone through 7 days. Descriptive forecast information includes weather types, general cloud coverage, high and low temperatures and trends, probability of measurable precipitation, wind speed and direction. Watches, Warnings, and Advisories along with other significant weather are headlined. The 7 days of the forecast are split into 12-hour time periods.
	Lake Recreation Forecast: `Typically Issued: 3 AM and 3 PM, updated as needed` The Recreation Forecast Product provides a detailed forecast for Lake Tahoe at lake level and for Pyramid Lake at lake level. Elements specific to boaters are included, such as winds and wave heights. Lake Wind Advisories will be highlighted when in effect. Water temperature observations are included as available.
	State Forecast Table : `Always issued at 2:30 AM and 2:30 PM, updated as needed` The Tabular State Forecast Product provides a 7 day forecast of daily predominant daytime weather from 6am to 6pm, forecast high and low temperatures and probability of precipitation for selected cities throughout Western Nevada, the Eastern Sierra, and Northeast California.
	Point Forecast Matrix : `Always issued at 2:30 AM and 2:30 PM, updated as needed` The Point Forecast Matrix is a site specific forecast for numerous sites throughout the forecast area. It provides a forecast in tabular style format out to 7 days.
	Fire Weather Forecast : `Typically Issued: 7:30 AM year-round, and also 3:30pm in fire season (roughly May-Oct)` The Fire Weather Planning Forecast includes a forecast of relative humidity, hours of sunshine, precipitation amount, temperature, Lightning Activity Level (LAL) and wind. The FWF includes a brief synopsis of key weather of importance to the fire community over the next 7 days.
	Back Country Forecast : `Typically Issued: 5:00 AM` Provides a backcountry forecast for the Sierra Nevada, which is used by the Sierra Avalanche and Eastern Sierra Avalanche Centers to produce avalanche forecasts and warnings.

Strong to Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Excessive Rainfall to the Southern U.S. Saturday

Text Forecasts

Text Forecasts

Area Forecast Discussion:

Typically Issued: 3 AM and 3 PM, updated as needed

Zone Forecast Product:

Typically Issued: 3 AM and 2:30 PM, updated as needed

Lake Recreation Forecast:

Typically Issued: 3 AM and 3 PM, updated as needed

State Forecast Table:

Always issued at 2:30 AM and 2:30 PM, updated as needed

Point Forecast Matrix:

Always issued at 2:30 AM and 2:30 PM, updated as needed

Fire Weather Forecast:

Typically Issued: 7:30 AM year-round, and also 3:30pm in fire season (roughly May-Oct)

Back Country Forecast:

Typically Issued: 5:00 AM

`Area Forecast Discussion:`

`Typically Issued: 3 AM and 3 PM, updated as needed`

`Typically Issued: 3 AM and 2:30 PM, updated as needed`

`Typically Issued: 3 AM and 3 PM, updated as needed`

State Forecast Table :

`Always issued at 2:30 AM and 2:30 PM, updated as needed`

Point Forecast Matrix :

`Always issued at 2:30 AM and 2:30 PM, updated as needed`

Fire Weather Forecast :

`Typically Issued: 7:30 AM year-round, and also 3:30pm in fire season (roughly May-Oct)`

Back Country Forecast :

`Typically Issued: 5:00 AM`