Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

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

Clear

89°F

32°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed NW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 15 Jul 11:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Merced CA

Heat Advisory July 15, 12:14pm until July 15, 11:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 15, 12:14pm until July 15, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 96. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 98. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96. West wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Merced CA
 37.3°N 120.49°W (Elev. 174 ft)
11:56 am PDT Jul 15, 2025
12pm PDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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