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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rachel (CMP19)

Lat: 37.64333°NLon: 115.73917°WElev: 4850.0ft.

NA

77°F

25°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 12 May 11:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNE Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 62. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 12 to 17 mph becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 62. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 12 to 17 mph becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNE Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV
 37.83°N 116.13°W (Elev. 7201 ft)
Last Update:
11:43 pm PDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PDT May 12, 2026-6pm PDT May 19, 2026
 
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