Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed WNW 19 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 06:20 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Northern Elko County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and snow showers in the evening, then scattered rain showers and isolated snow showers after midnight. Lows around 30. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph decreasing to up to 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny. Isolated rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then scattered rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 46 to 54. Northwest winds up to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds up to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 51 to 59. West winds up to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 56 to 64.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs 59 to 67.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Friday
Sunny. Highs 64 to 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 44.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs 67 to 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 64 to 72. Chance of showers 50 percent.



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208 PM PDT Sun Apr 26 2026
 
 

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