Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed N 6 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Apr 02:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles SSE Owyhee NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 9600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Snow level 9500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles SSE Owyhee NV
 41.65°N 115.95°W (Elev. 7277 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Apr 27, 2026
3pm PDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm PDT May 3, 2026
 
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