Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today
Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >
Current conditions at
WX6HNX-5 Buttonwillow (AT285)
Lat: 35.40333°NLon: 119.4705°WElev: 267.72ft.NA
94°F
34°C
| Humidity | 19% |
| Wind Speed | ENE 1 MPH |
| Barometer | 29.76 in (1007.79 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 46°F (8°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Heat Index | 90°F (32°C) |
| Last update | 21 May 02:35 PM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
Shafter CA
Tonight
Low: 59 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 56 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 55 °F
Clear
Memorial Day
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 54 °F
Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 59. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Shafter CA
35.48°N 119.28°W (Elev. 335 ft)
35.48°N 119.28°W (Elev. 335 ft)
2:56 pm PDT May 21, 2026
3pm PDT May 21, 2026-6pm PDT May 28, 2026
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