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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

Menlo Park CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 77. Light north wind becoming north northwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north northwest in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Light north wind becoming north northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light west wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 77. Light north wind becoming north northwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north northwest in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Light north wind becoming north northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light west wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Menlo Park CA
 37.47°N 122.16°W (Elev. 62 ft)
Last Update:
2:36 am PDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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