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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 SSW 12 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 18 Aug 05:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles NNW Ely/Yelland Field NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
33 Miles NNW Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.76°N 115.04°W (Elev. 8002 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm PDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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