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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

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

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Merced CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 45. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 49. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 53. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Merced CA
 37.25°N 120.39°W (Elev. 190 ft)
Last Update:
1:56 pm PDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm PDT May 2, 2026
 
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