Extreme Heat and Fire Weather Conditions in the West; Severe Thunderstorm Threat in the Northern Plains on Thursday
Extreme heat will may set some new daily temperature records across the Desert Southwest. Hot, dry and windy conditions and dry thunderstorms continue to bring fire weather concerns for portions of the Desert Southwest, the central Great Basin and Rockies. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains late Thursday. Read More >
Current conditions at
UC MERCED WX STATION (UCMC1)
Lat: 37.36611°NLon: 120.4225°WElev: 252.0ft.NA
86°F
30°C
| Humidity | 30% |
| Wind Speed | SSW 0 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 51°F (11°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Heat Index | 84°F (29°C) |
| Last update | 06 Aug 08:15 PM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
8 Miles N Chowchilla CA
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 99 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 101 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 102 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 102 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 99. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Chowchilla CA
37.23°N 120.24°W (Elev. 276 ft)
37.23°N 120.24°W (Elev. 276 ft)
8:57 pm PDT Aug 6, 2025
9pm PDT Aug 6, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 13, 2025
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