Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow
Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >
Current conditions at
CW9585 Santa Cruz (C9585)
Lat: 36.9705°NLon: 121.96883°WElev: 64.5ft.NA
73°F
23°C
| Humidity | 55% |
| Wind Speed | ESE 3 MPH |
| Barometer | 29.96 in (1014.56 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 56°F (13°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 16 May 03:12 PM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
Aptos CA
Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 55 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 51 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
Aptos CA
36.99°N 121.9°W (Elev. 295 ft)
36.99°N 121.9°W (Elev. 295 ft)
1:26 pm PDT May 16, 2026
3pm PDT May 16, 2026-6pm PDT May 23, 2026
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