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 Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

Lat: 40.90194°NLon: 117.80722°WElev: 4301.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 08 Apr 10:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles NE Gerlach NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 6600 feet. High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2pm.  Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Scattered showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2pm. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles NE Gerlach NV
 40.98°N 118.99°W (Elev. 4206 ft)
10:06 pm PDT Apr 8, 2026
10pm PDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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