Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 05 Mar 07:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Santa Cruz CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. North northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 46. North wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. North northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 46. North wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Santa Cruz CA
 37°N 122.01°W (Elev. 174 ft)
12:46 am PST Mar 5, 2026
7am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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