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

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

90°F

32°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 18 Aug 04:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Ely NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southwest  after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Ely NV
 39.27°N 114.97°W (Elev. 6903 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Aug 18, 2026
4pm PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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