Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

Lat: 40.90194°NLon: 117.80722°WElev: 4301.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 12:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW McDermitt OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 90 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW McDermitt OR
 41.86°N 117.89°W (Elev. 5397 ft)
12:56 am PDT Aug 18, 2026
1am PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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