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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 SE 9 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 04:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Ely NV

  • This Afternoon

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

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 89 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
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 56. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ely NV
 39.29°N 114.86°W (Elev. 6362 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm PDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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