Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

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

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 01:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Salinas CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 9 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread haze before 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Haze

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Widespread haze before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 75. Light west northwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Haze then
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Widespread haze before 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Widespread haze before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 75. Light west northwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Salinas CA
 36.7°N 121.57°W (Elev. 200 ft)
1:26 pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
1pm PDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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