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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG SUR (PPSC1)

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

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Apr 05:04 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Big Sur CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Big Sur CA
 36.29°N 121.72°W (Elev. 2490 ft)
Last Update:
2:52 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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