Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley this afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

75°F

24°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed N 6 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Apr 03:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 62. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then scattered showers.  Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 7900 feet after midnight . Low around 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Snow level 7200 feet. High near 56. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8am.  High near 45. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 2pm and 5pm, then rain showers likely after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Scattered showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 62. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then scattered showers. Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 7900 feet after midnight . Low around 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Snow level 7200 feet. High near 56. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 2pm and 5pm, then rain showers likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NE Battle Mountain NV
 40.81°N 116.71°W (Elev. 5640 ft)
4:07 am PDT Apr 9, 2026
3pm PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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