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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

91°F

33°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 09 Aug 01:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Wells NV

Heat Advisory August 9, 01:27pm until August 9, 11:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 9, 01:27pm until August 9, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Areas of smoke after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy smoke before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.
Monday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
Areas of smoke after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Patchy smoke before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Wells NV
 41.28°N 114.72°W (Elev. 7192 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm PDT Aug 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Aug 9, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 15, 2026
 
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