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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

UC MERCED WX STATION (UCMC1)

Lat: 37.36611°NLon: 120.4225°WElev: 252.0ft.

NA

91°F

33°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed WNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 24 Aug 11:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles N Merced CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 97. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 96. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 97. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 96. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Light northwest wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles N Merced CA
 37.49°N 120.45°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
11:56 am PDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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