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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

93°F

34°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 18 Aug 05:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NE Wells NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °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 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 5 to 10 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 87.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NE Wells NV
 41.3°N 114.73°W (Elev. 6401 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm PDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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