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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 02 Jul 11:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Merced CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 96. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 94. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 96. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Merced CA
 37.28°N 120.51°W (Elev. 167 ft)
Last Update:
11:32 am PDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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