Heavy Rainfall in Florida; Critical Fire Weather in the Southeast; Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii

Thunderstorms and periods of heavy to excessive rainfall will continue over Florida through Thursday; and will begin to impact the central Plains today. Dry and gusty conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions in the Southeast. A Kona Low is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the island chain through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madera Municipal Airport (KMAE)

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

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 08 Apr 02:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Chowchilla CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Chowchilla CA
 37.01°N 120.31°W (Elev. 167 ft)
1:56 pm PDT Apr 8, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 14, 2026
 
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