Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.
Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >
Current conditions at
WX6HNX-5 Buttonwillow (AT285)
Lat: 35.40333°NLon: 119.4705°WElev: 267.72ft.NA
65°F
18°C
| Humidity | 38% |
| Wind Speed | WSW 2 MPH |
| Barometer | 29.94 in (1013.89 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 39°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 18 May 11:07 PM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
Shafter CA
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 59 °F
Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. 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 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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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)
10:56 pm PDT May 18, 2026
11pm PDT May 18, 2026-6pm PDT May 25, 2026
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