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

Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR)

Lat: 38.55996°NLon: 121.28397°WElev: 92.0ft.

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed NW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 16 May 07:30 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SE Elk Grove CA

Red Flag Warning May 16, 07:45pm until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning May 16, 07:45pm until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. North wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light north  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. North wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SE Elk Grove CA
 38.3°N 121.25°W (Elev. 69 ft)
2:01 pm PDT May 16, 2026
7pm PDT May 16, 2026-6pm PDT May 23, 2026
 
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