Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404° N Lon: 115.78635° W Elev: 5052.0 ft.

Clear

50°F

10°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Sep 12:05 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range

Rest Of Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 51. Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 68 to 80. West winds up to 5 mph increasing to 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 46 to 54. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 82. Southwest winds up to 10 mph increasing to west 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 58. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs 67 to 79.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 47 to 55.
Saturday
Breezy, sunny. Highs 68 to 80.
Saturday Night
Windy, colder. Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 44.
Sunday
Cooler, sunny. Highs 51 to 63.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 32 to 40.
Monday
Warmer, sunny. Highs 57 to 69.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 37 to 43.
Tuesday
Warmer, sunny. Highs 63 to 75.



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