Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

NA

92°F

33°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 18 Mar 05:49 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Santa Cruz CA

Heat Advisory March 18, 06:00pm until March 20, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory March 18, 06:00pm until March 20, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light north northwest wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light north northwest wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Santa Cruz CA
 36.97°N 122.03°W (Elev. 69 ft)
3:12 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
6pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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