Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

84°F

29°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed N 11 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 03 Aug 12:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Ely NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Widespread smoke, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest.

    High: 92 °F

    Smoke

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy smoke before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy smoke after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Smoke

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Widespread smoke, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest.
Tonight
Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Patchy smoke before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Patchy smoke after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ely NV
 39.26°N 114.89°W (Elev. 7021 ft)
11:31 am PDT Aug 3, 2026
12pm PDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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