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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madera Municipal Airport (KMAE)

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

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 01 May 07:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Chowchilla CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: 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

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 53. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Chowchilla CA
 37.13°N 120.28°W (Elev. 230 ft)
Last Update:
6:56 pm PDT May 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PDT May 1, 2026-6pm PDT May 8, 2026
 
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