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Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Porterville, Porterville Municipal Airport (KPTV)

Lat: 36.03333°NLon: 119.06667°WElev: 443.0ft.

Clear

86°F

30°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed SSW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 08 Sep 10:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Porterville CA

Heat Advisory September 9, 10:00am until September 10, 10:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 95. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 99. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 95. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 99. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSE Porterville CA
 35.96°N 118.99°W (Elev. 587 ft)
Last Update:
10:56 am PDT Sep 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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