Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

90°F

32°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 03 Aug 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Wells NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Patchy smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy smoke before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Patchy Smoke
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Patchy smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Patchy smoke before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Patchy smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Wells NV
 41.35°N 115.06°W (Elev. 6381 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Aug 3, 2026
2pm PDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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