Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

70°F

21°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 12:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Winnemucca NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WNW Winnemucca NV
 40.99°N 118.07°W (Elev. 5850 ft)
11:31 pm PDT Aug 17, 2026
12am PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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