Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

Lat: 36.66361°NLon: 121.60806°WElev: 82.0ft.

Clear

68°F

20°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed WNW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Aug 11:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Salinas CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. Light northwest wind becoming west northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. Light northwest wind becoming west northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salinas CA
 36.69°N 121.62°W (Elev. 66 ft)
11:27 am PDT Aug 3, 2026
11am PDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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