Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest
A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)
Lat: 37.28306°NLon: 120.50778°WElev: 154.0ft.
Clear
82°F
28°C
| Humidity | 39% |
| Wind Speed | NNW 6 MPH |
| Barometer | 29.89 in (1012.19 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 55°F (13°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 81°F (27°C) |
| Last update | 31 Jul 09:00 PM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
Merced CA
Heat Advisory August 1, 12:00pm until August 3, 11:00pm
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 102 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 103 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 103 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 102 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 66. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Merced CA
37.3°N 120.49°W (Elev. 174 ft)
37.3°N 120.49°W (Elev. 174 ft)
8:56 pm PDT Jul 31, 2026
9pm PDT Jul 31, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 7, 2026
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