Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

61°F

16°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 08 Sep 09:15 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Southwest Elko County

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows 44 to 50. North winds up to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs 81 to 87. Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 48 to 54. Northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs 83 to 89. South winds up to 5 mph increasing to west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows 53 to 59. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Breezy. Mostly sunny. Highs 79 to 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 48 to 54.
Saturday
Breezy, sunny. Highs 78 to 84.
Saturday Night
Breezy, colder. Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs 66 to 72.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 72 to 78.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 41 to 47.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 76 to 82.



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208 PM PDT Tue Sep 8 2026
 
 

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