Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madera Municipal Airport (KMAE)

Lat: 36.9851°NLon: 120.11064°WElev: 246.0ft.

Clear

64°F

18°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed ESE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 12:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Chowchilla CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of rain between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 11am, then rain likely between 11am and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then rain likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of rain between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 11am, then rain likely between 11am and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then rain likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Chowchilla CA
 37.01°N 120.31°W (Elev. 167 ft)
11:56 pm PDT Mar 30, 2026
12am PDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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