Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hawthorne Industrial Airport (KHTH)

Lat: 38.54482°NLon: 118.63137°WElev: 4230.0ft.

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed WNW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 12:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles S Schurz NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 49. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 49. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles S Schurz NV
 38.74°N 118.84°W (Elev. 7254 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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