Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mendota (P304) (MTACA)

Lat: 36.74°NLon: 120.36°WElev: 164.0ft.

NA

80°F

27°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed NNE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 May 03:57 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Mendota CA

Red Flag Warning May 17, 07:57pm until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning May 17, 07:57pm until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 53 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mendota CA
 36.75°N 120.39°W (Elev. 174 ft)
6:56 pm PDT May 17, 2026
7pm PDT May 17, 2026-6pm PDT May 24, 2026
 
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