Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

Lat: 37.28306°NLon: 120.50778°WElev: 154.0ft.

light rain,mist

48°F

9°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	SSE 9 MPH
Barometer	29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	17 Feb 05:20 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Merced CA

This Afternoon
High: 51 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 49 °F
Chance Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain Likely
Thursday
High: 46 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Chance Rain
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 50 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 56 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 51. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1am, then rain likely after 1am. Low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday

Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 46. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.