Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Modesto City-County Airport - Harry Sham Field (KMOD)

Lat: 37.62549°NLon: 120.9549°WElev: 85.0ft.

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed NW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 01:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Modesto CA

Red Flag Warning May 17, 01:22am until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning May 17, 01:22am until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. North northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. North northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Modesto CA
 37.63°N 121°W (Elev. 49 ft)
11:31 pm PDT May 16, 2026
1am PDT May 17, 2026-6pm PDT May 23, 2026
 
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