Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

K2MRS Orinda (D1132)

Lat: 37.87444°NLon: 122.15819°WElev: 688.98ft.

NA

78°F

26°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jul 11:07 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Walnut Creek CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Walnut Creek CA
 37.9°N 122.07°W (Elev. 203 ft)
2:36 am PDT Jul 12, 2026
11am PDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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