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

PINNACLES (PCLC1)

Lat: 36.47075°NLon: 121.14728°WElev: 1322.0ft.

NA

76°F

24°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 17 Apr 01:37 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW San Benito CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Rain likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW San Benito CA
 36.49°N 121.2°W (Elev. 1575 ft)
1:26 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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