Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG SUR (PPSC1)

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

NA

67°F

19°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Apr 01:04 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Big Sur CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Rain before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Big Sur CA
 36.31°N 121.89°W (Elev. 0 ft)
12:36 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
1pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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