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 Thursday 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.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Apr 12:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Freedom CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Areas of fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Areas of fog before 11am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain between midnight and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Patchy fog between 11pm and 4am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then a chance of rain after 5pm.  High near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then rain after 2am.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Thursday
Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain between midnight and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Patchy fog between 11pm and 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then a chance of rain after 5pm. High near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then rain after 2am. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Rain before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Freedom CA
 36.93°N 121.85°W (Elev. 98 ft)
11:26 pm PDT Apr 8, 2026
12am PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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