Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

CHESTER (CESC1)

Lat: 40.29261° N Lon: 121.24394° W Elev: 4547.0 ft.

NA

81°F

27°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Jul 09:02 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Western Plumas County/Lassen Park

Tonight
Clear. Areas of smoke early in the evening. Areas of smoke after midnight. Lows 57 to 72. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Sunday
Sunny. Areas of smoke. Highs 80 to 95 higher elevations...85 to 100 lower elevations. Light winds becoming southwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows 58 to 73. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 79 to 94 higher elevations...85 to 100 lower elevations. Light winds becoming southwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear, cooler. Lows 55 to 70. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 78 to 93.
Tuesday Night
Clear, cooler. Lows 52 to 67.
Wednesday Through Saturday
Clear. Highs 75 to 90. Lows 51 to 66.



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522 PM PDT Sat Jul 12 2025
 
 

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