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

75°F

24°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed NW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 08:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Elk Grove CA

Red Flag Warning May 16, 08:23pm until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning May 16, 08:23pm until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. North northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light north  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87. North northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. 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 94.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
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:
Elk Grove CA
 38.41°N 121.36°W (Elev. 43 ft)
2:01 pm PDT May 16, 2026
8pm PDT May 16, 2026-6pm PDT May 23, 2026
 
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