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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain 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

54°F

12°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 09:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles N Austin NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 72 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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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 pm PDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm PDT May 7, 2026
 
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