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Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

Lat: 36.98217°NLon: 122.01533°WElev: 89.0ft.

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 14 Nov 02:41 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Santa Cruz CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain before 4pm. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Areas Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely. Patchy fog before 10pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 52. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain before 4pm. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Patchy fog before 10pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 52. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain after 10am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Santa Cruz CA
 37.02°N 122.02°W (Elev. 430 ft)
Last Update:
2:03 am PST Nov 14, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Nov 14, 2025-6pm PST Nov 20, 2025
 
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