Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG SUR (PPSC1)

Lat: 36.24536°NLon: 121.78015°WElev: 354.0ft.

NA

52°F

11°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Apr 10:04 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Big Sur CA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain before 11am, then a slight chance of drizzle after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain before 11am, then a slight chance of drizzle after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Big Sur CA
 36.28°N 121.77°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
1:26 am PDT Apr 26, 2026
10am PDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm PDT May 2, 2026
 
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