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 Executive Airport (KSAC)

Lat: 38.50674°NLon: 121.49597°WElev: 16.0ft.

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 11:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Elk Grove CA

Red Flag Warning May 16, 11:21pm until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning May 16, 11:21pm 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 79. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a north wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light northwest  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a north wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Elk Grove CA
 38.34°N 121.43°W (Elev. 20 ft)
2:01 pm PDT May 16, 2026
11pm PDT May 16, 2026-6pm PDT May 23, 2026
 
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