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 this 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

73°F

23°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Apr 04:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 62. Light west wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely.  Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Low around 40. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Snow level 7100 feet. High near 58. Light southwest wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8am.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 2am, then scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Scattered showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 62. Light west wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Low around 40. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Snow level 7100 feet. High near 58. Light southwest wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 2am, then scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV
 40.11°N 117.32°W (Elev. 5607 ft)
4:07 am PDT Apr 9, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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