Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404° N Lon: 115.78635° W Elev: 5052.0 ft.

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Apr 05:00 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Northern Elko County

Today
Mostly sunny. Isolated rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 55. Northwest winds up to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 51 to 59. Northwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 63. South winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the mid 30s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs 58 to 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Friday
Sunny. Highs 63 to 71.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs 67 to 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 73. Chance of showers 50 percent.



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207 AM PDT Mon Apr 27 2026
 
 

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