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Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

TPZ1261-Walker (LIB06)

Lat: 38.53392°NLon: 119.50416°WElev: 5484.0ft.

NA

86°F

30°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed W 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 26 Aug 12:40 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Walker CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Walker CA
 38.52°N 119.46°W (Elev. 5597 ft)
Last Update:
11:30 am PDT Aug 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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