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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

Lat: 38.06028°NLon: 117.08722°WElev: 5426.0ft.

Clear

88°F

31°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed WSW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 18 Aug 01:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

49 Miles NE Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
49 Miles NE Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV
 38.14°N 115.62°W (Elev. 6988 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm PDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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