Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

Lat: 37.84333°NLon: 118.47853°WElev: 5450.0ft.

NA

98°F

37°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed SSE 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 15 Jul 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Benton CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Benton CA
 37.88°N 118.54°W (Elev. 6220 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Jul 15, 2025
2pm PDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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