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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Palo Alto Airport (KPAO)

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

Rain

48°F

9°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SSW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 17 Feb 10:47 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Atherton CA

Coastal Flood Advisory February 17, 11:51am until February 17, 03:00pm
Flood Advisory until February 17, 01:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory February 17, 11:51am until February 17, 03:00pm
    Flood Advisory until February 17, 01:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain likely. Low around 39. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 52. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 41. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 52. West northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 52. West southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain likely. Low around 39. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 52. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 41. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 52. West northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Atherton CA
 37.45°N 122.18°W (Elev. 95 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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