Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Apr 07:49 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Santa Cruz CA

  • Today

    Today: Areas of fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain, mainly between midnight and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Patchy fog between 10pm and 4am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 65. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then rain likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 62. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then rain after 2am.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A chance of rain, mainly between midnight and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Patchy fog between 10pm and 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 65. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then rain likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 62. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then rain after 2am. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A slight chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Santa Cruz CA
 37°N 122.01°W (Elev. 174 ft)
1:26 am PDT Apr 9, 2026
8am PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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