Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Palo Alto Airport (KPAO)

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

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NNW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 03 Aug 02:47 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Menlo Park CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 60. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Widespread haze before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 87. Light north northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Haze then
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west  in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 60. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Widespread haze before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 87. Light north northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Menlo Park CA
 37.47°N 122.16°W (Elev. 62 ft)
1:26 pm PDT Aug 3, 2026
3pm PDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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