Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 17 Aug 03:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles SE Elko NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 66 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 68 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
Isolated showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles SE Elko NV
 40.61°N 115.35°W (Elev. 9547 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Aug 17, 2026
3pm PDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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