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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

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

Lat: 36.98217°NLon: 122.01533°WElev: 86.88ft.

NA

66°F

19°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Aug 11:08 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Santa Cruz CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 75. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °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 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 75. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Santa Cruz CA
 36.97°N 122.03°W (Elev. 69 ft)
Last Update:
2:36 am PDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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