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Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest into the Southern Plains; Late Season Snow in the Central Rockies

Scattered severe storms are expected in the Midwest this afternoon/tonight, with another threat possible in the central/southern Plains. Late-season snow is expected over parts of the central Rockies including the Denver Metro into Wednesday. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday across Texas and the mid-South, with threats of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

Lat: 37.28306°NLon: 120.50778°WElev: 154.0ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed N 10 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 May 04:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Merced CASimilar City Names

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 53. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 53. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 62. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Merced CASimilar City Names
 37.3°N 120.49°W (Elev. 174 ft)
Last Update:
4:56 pm PDT May 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT May 4, 2026-6pm PDT May 11, 2026
 
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