Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

Lat: 39.295°NLon: 114.84528°WElev: 6257.0ft.

Clear

84°F

29°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 10 Aug 10:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Ely NV

  • Today

    Today: Scattered thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Ely NV
 39.3°N 114.95°W (Elev. 7077 ft)
10:06 am PDT Aug 10, 2026
10am PDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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