Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed WNW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 17 Aug 06:00 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Southwest Elko County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 87 to 93. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 61. Northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 89 to 95. East winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 58 to 64. West winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs 91 to 97.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 65.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs 89 to 95.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the evening. Lows 57 to 63. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 61.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs 83 to 89.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 53 to 59.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs 82 to 88.



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208 PM PDT Mon Aug 17 2026
 
 

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