Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 15 Jul 09:30 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SSW Wells NV

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles SSW Wells NV
 40.88°N 115.14°W (Elev. 9137 ft)
4:06 am PDT Jul 15, 2025
9am PDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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