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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Central Plains to the Midwest

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will continue today in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, and persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Severe thunderstorm are expected from the northern/central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic. Isolated slash flooding is possible from the central Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Porterville, Porterville Municipal Airport (KPTV)

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

Clear

93°F

34°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed WNW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 03 Jul 06:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Porterville CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 98. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 97. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Independence Day
Increasing clouds, with a high near 98. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Porterville CA
 36.04°N 119.06°W (Elev. 427 ft)
Last Update:
5:56 pm PDT Jul 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PDT Jul 3, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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