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Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley this afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watsonville, Watsonville Municipal Airport (KWVI)

Lat: 36.93944°NLon: 121.78889°WElev: 161.0ft.

Clear

64°F

18°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Apr 04:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Elkhorn CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 64. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 48. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 64. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 48. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A slight chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Elkhorn CA
 36.81°N 121.74°W (Elev. 10 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm PDT Apr 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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