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Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 26 Aug 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Ely NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then scattered showers. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then scattered showers. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ely NV
 39.26°N 114.86°W (Elev. 6385 ft)
Last Update:
2:06 pm PDT Aug 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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