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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

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404°NLon: 115.78635°WElev: 5052.0ft.

Clear

90°F

32°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 18 Aug 12:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles SSE Elko NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.

    High: 71 °F

    Breezy.
    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles SSE Elko NV
 40.46°N 115.47°W (Elev. 10174 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm PDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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