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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

CW9585 Santa Cruz (C9585)

Lat: 36.9705°NLon: 121.96883°WElev: 64.5ft.

NA

62°F

17°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 2 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Aug 07:42 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Capitola CA

Red Flag Warning August 28, 07:49am until August 28, 03:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning August 28, 07:49am until August 28, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Fri

    Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    High: 76 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 55. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated thunderstorms. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 55. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Capitola CA
 36.98°N 121.95°W (Elev. 79 ft)
Last Update:
6:57 am PDT Aug 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PDT Aug 28, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 3, 2026
 
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