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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

98°F

37°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed WNW 13 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 09 Aug 02:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Owyhee NV

Heat Advisory August 9, 03:09pm until August 9, 11:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 9, 03:09pm until August 9, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 95 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Monday

    Monday: Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy smoke before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Patchy smoke. Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening.
Monday
Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.
Monday Night
Patchy smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Tuesday
Patchy smoke before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Owyhee NV
 41.87°N 116.14°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
Last Update:
2:06 pm PDT Aug 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Aug 9, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 15, 2026
 
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