Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

NA

76°F

24°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 26 Mar 03:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Santa Cruz CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Santa Cruz CA
 36.97°N 122.03°W (Elev. 69 ft)
1:26 pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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