Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Palo Alto Airport (KPAO)

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

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 08 Sep 08:47 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S East Palo Alto CA

Heat Advisory September 9, 05:01am until September 10, 10:00pm
Coastal Flood Advisory September 9, 05:01am until September 10, 01:00am
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Heat Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory September 9, 05:01am until September 10, 10:00pm
    Coastal Flood Advisory September 9, 05:01am until September 10, 01:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Breezy.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Light northwest wind becoming north northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S East Palo Alto CA
 37.43°N 122.12°W (Elev. 82 ft)
3:16 am PDT Sep 9, 2026
5am PDT Sep 9, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 15, 2026
 
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