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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madera Municipal Airport (KMAE)

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

Clear

54°F

12°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 09:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Chowchilla CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Chowchilla CA
 37.01°N 120.31°W (Elev. 167 ft)
Last Update:
8:57 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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