Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rachel (CMP19)

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

NA

81°F

27°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Aug 10:40 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NNE Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles NNE Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV
 37.94°N 116.15°W (Elev. 7146 ft)
1:37 pm PDT Aug 17, 2026
11pm PDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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