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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of central Texas through the central Gulf Coast today. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain and a risk for severe thunderstorms Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

41°F

5°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 May 05:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles N Austin NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 67. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 73 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 67. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Scattered showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles N Austin NV
 39.89°N 117.07°W (Elev. 5774 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am PDT May 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT May 1, 2026-6pm PDT May 7, 2026
 
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