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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

70°F

21°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed N 6 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 05:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

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

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 71 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV
 40.11°N 117.32°W (Elev. 5607 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm PDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm PDT May 7, 2026
 
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