Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

DEXTER (DEXC1)

Lat: 37.83888°NLon: 118.77189°WElev: 7981.0ft.

NA

85°F

29°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 15 Jul 03:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WNW Benton CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 80. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 80 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 80. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WNW Benton CA
 37.91°N 118.77°W (Elev. 7894 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Jul 15, 2025
4pm PDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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