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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Palo Alto Airport (KPAO)

Lat: 37.46667°NLon: 122.11667°WElev: 7.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NNW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Aug 08:47 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Atherton CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Atherton CA
 37.43°N 122.26°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
2:36 am PDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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