Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

Lat: 37.84333°NLon: 118.47853°WElev: 5450.0ft.

NA

62°F

17°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Mar 12:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Chalfant CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Chalfant CA
 37.69°N 118.29°W (Elev. 11250 ft)
10:16 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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