Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

Lat: 40.599°NLon: 116.8743°WElev: 4532.0ft.

Clear

50°F

10°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 08 Apr 09:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles WNW Austin NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Snow level 10200 feet lowering to 9600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 9300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm.  Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7900 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers before 8am, then snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7300 feet. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 8pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers.  High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 10200 feet lowering to 9600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 9300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm. Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7900 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers before 8am, then snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7300 feet. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 8pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles WNW Austin NV
 39.63°N 117.39°W (Elev. 7218 ft)
4:07 pm PDT Apr 8, 2026
9pm PDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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