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Widespread Rain from Texas to the Central Appalachians; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in Southern California and the Southwest

Scattered thunderstorms and widespread showers are expected from the Texas coast to the central Appalachians today. Heavy to excessive rainfall will continue in southern California into the Desert Southwest through Saturday. Heavy rain will pose a risk of flash flooding, especially across burn scar and urbanized regions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

Lat: 36.98217°NLon: 122.01533°WElev: 89.0ft.

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Nov 09:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Santa Cruz CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog between 1am and 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Patchy fog between 1am and 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
Santa Cruz CA
 36.97°N 122.03°W (Elev. 69 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am PST Nov 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Nov 23, 2025-6pm PST Nov 29, 2025
 
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