Heavy Rainfall for Portions of the West and Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat for the Northwest

A front will bring chances for showers and thunderstorms over the Central Rockies and Southern Plains. Heavy rains are also possible in southern Arizona. A dangerous heat wave continues across the Pacific Northwest. Hot, dry conditions and lightning may cause new fire starts across the Cascades. Conversely, a cold front will bring unseasonably cool temperatures to much of the lower 48. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

61°F

16°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Aug 08:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Owyhee NV

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11am.  High near 77. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely.  Low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 74. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11am. High near 77. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 74. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Owyhee NV
 41.94°N 116.12°W (Elev. 5390 ft)
4:07 am PDT Aug 25, 2025
8am PDT Aug 25, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 31, 2025
 
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