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Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Shirley Peak (SE489)

Lat: 35.70589°NLon: 118.55977°WElev: 6823.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 18 May 09:50 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles W Kernville CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 52. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles W Kernville CA
 35.79°N 118.59°W (Elev. 7641 ft)
Last Update:
9:56 am PDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT May 18, 2026-6pm PDT May 24, 2026
 
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