Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

Lat: 40.599°NLon: 116.8743°WElev: 4532.0ft.

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Aug 11:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Battle Mountain NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Battle Mountain NV
 40.69°N 116.89°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
10:06 am PDT Aug 17, 2025
11am PDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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