Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Partly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed N 12 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 12:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Owyhee NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers.  Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 57 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 57 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Scattered showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Isolated showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Owyhee NV
 41.92°N 116.06°W (Elev. 5620 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 26, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm PDT May 2, 2026
 
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