Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

CW8738 Reno (C8738)

Lat: 39.83083°NLon: 119.64267°WElev: 4412.66ft.

NA

59°F

15°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 May 06:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Nixon NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Nixon NV
 39.86°N 119.48°W (Elev. 3888 ft)
4:30 pm PDT May 2, 2026
6pm PDT May 2, 2026-6pm PDT May 9, 2026
 
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