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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

CW9585 Santa Cruz (C9585)

Lat: 36.9705°NLon: 121.96883°WElev: 64.5ft.

NA

66°F

19°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 06 Apr 01:52 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Aptos CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Rain likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Aptos CA
 37.06°N 121.91°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm PDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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