Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rachel (CMP19)

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

NA

93°F

34°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed SW 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 12 Jul 11:30 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

40 Miles NE Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
40 Miles NE Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV
 37.98°N 115.67°W (Elev. 6198 ft)
11:33 am PDT Jul 12, 2026
12pm PDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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