Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and California; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest and California this week with limited nighttime relief. Heavy rainfall will lead to localized areas of flash flooding in parts of the Ohio Valley/Central Appalachians. Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across the northern Rockies and High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

NA

103°F

39°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 09 Sep 05:47 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Capitola CA

Heat Advisory September 9, 06:11pm until September 10, 10:00pm
Coastal Flood Advisory September 9, 06:11pm until September 10, 01:00am
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Heat Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Heat Advisory September 9, 06:11pm until September 10, 10:00pm
    Coastal Flood Advisory September 9, 06:11pm until September 10, 01:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Capitola CA
 36.97°N 122°W (Elev. 26 ft)
2:50 pm PDT Sep 9, 2026
6pm PDT Sep 9, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 16, 2026
 
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