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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

94°F

34°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 18 Aug 04:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Elko NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Elko NV
 40.72°N 115.52°W (Elev. 5833 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm PDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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