Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed NW 20 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 18 May 12:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Elk Grove CA

Red Flag Warning May 18, 12:48pm until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning May 18, 12:48pm until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
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 87.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
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)
11:31 am PDT May 18, 2026
12pm PDT May 18, 2026-6pm PDT May 24, 2026
 
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