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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

64°F

18°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 08 Sep 06:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles W 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. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 66. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 66 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 66. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles W Porterville CA
 36.09°N 119.16°W (Elev. 328 ft)
Last Update:
5:56 am PDT Sep 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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