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Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

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

Clear

89°F

32°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed NW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 17 Aug 12:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Merced CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Merced CA
 37.3°N 120.49°W (Elev. 174 ft)
Last Update:
12:56 pm PDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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