Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

Lat: 37.84333°NLon: 118.47853°WElev: 5450.0ft.

NA

59°F

15°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed ENE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Apr 01:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Dyer NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am.  Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm.  Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11am.  Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 7700 feet rising to 8400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Dyer NV
 37.56°N 118.07°W (Elev. 6923 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
1pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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