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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

WX6HNX-12 Taft (AU202)

Lat: 35.15033°NLon: 119.42917°WElev: 762.7ft.

NA

95°F

35°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed E 5 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 12 Jul 10:40 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Taft CA

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 92. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 92 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 95. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 72. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 92. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 95. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 72. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Taft CA
 35.1°N 119.55°W (Elev. 2726 ft)
Last Update:
10:42 am PDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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