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

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

Lat: 39.295°NLon: 114.84528°WElev: 6257.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Aug 07:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

39 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 83 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
39 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39°N 114.23°W (Elev. 7359 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Aug 17, 2026
8pm PDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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