Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

UC MERCED WX STATION (UCMC1)

Lat: 37.36611°NLon: 120.4225°WElev: 252.0ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 06 Mar 09:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Merced CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Merced CA
 37.35°N 120.44°W (Elev. 200 ft)
9:56 am PST Mar 6, 2026
10am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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