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.

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Aug 07:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

37 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 79 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
37 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.02°N 114.26°W (Elev. 9239 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Aug 17, 2026
7pm PDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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