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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC)

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

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SSW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 30 Apr 05:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Sacramento CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sacramento CA
 38.58°N 121.49°W (Elev. 16 ft)
Last Update:
2:00 pm PDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm PDT May 7, 2026
 
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