Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed NW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 16 May 06:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Merced CA

Red Flag Warning May 16, 07:01pm until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning May 16, 07:01pm until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northwest  in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northwest in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 97. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Merced CA
 37.3°N 120.49°W (Elev. 174 ft)
6:56 pm PDT May 16, 2026
7pm PDT May 16, 2026-6pm PDT May 23, 2026
 
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