Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404°NLon: 115.78635°WElev: 5052.0ft.

Clear

77°F

25°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 18 Aug 09:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Wells NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Wells NV
 41.04°N 114.91°W (Elev. 6417 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Aug 18, 2026
9pm PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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