Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather this Weekend in the Plains; Pacific Storm in the West

A storm system near the Hawaiian Islands is expected to bring periods of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and isolated strong to severe thunderstorms through Friday. Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast to impact parts of the Great Plains into the Midwest this weekend into next week. Moderate to heavy rainfall and high elevation snow is expected this weekend over California and Oregon. Read More >

Current conditions at

Novato / Gnoss Field (KDVO)

Lat: 38.14178°NLon: 122.55463°WElev: 3.0ft.

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Apr 05:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Petaluma CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 5am, then showers likely after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  High near 61. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely.  Low around 52. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  High near 57. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers between 8pm and 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm.  Low around 47. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 5am, then showers likely after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 61. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 52. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 57. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers between 8pm and 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Low around 47. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Petaluma CA
 38.19°N 122.75°W (Elev. 1063 ft)
4:46 pm PDT Apr 9, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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