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 >

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

Lat: 36.66361°NLon: 121.60806°WElev: 82.0ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 13 Jul 08:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Salinas CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. Light west northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog before 4am, then patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 56. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. Light west northwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west southwest  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light southwest wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. Light west northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog before 4am, then patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 56. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. Light west northwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light southwest wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salinas CA
 36.69°N 121.65°W (Elev. 59 ft)
8:16 am PDT Jul 13, 2025
8am PDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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