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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Madera Municipal Airport (KMAE)

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

Clear

61°F

16°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 08 Sep 04:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Chowchilla CA

Heat Advisory September 9, 10:00am until September 10, 10:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 97. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 97. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chowchilla CA
 37.11°N 120.24°W (Elev. 246 ft)
Last Update:
3:56 am PDT Sep 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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