Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather in the Central Plains and Upper Midwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected in the central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Heavy late-season snow and record cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. 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 36%
Wind Speed NNW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 04:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Sacramento CA

Red Flag Warning May 17, 04:59am until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning May 17, 04:59am until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 59. North wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Light north wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 59. North wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Light north wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sacramento CA
 38.58°N 121.49°W (Elev. 16 ft)
2:00 am PDT May 17, 2026
4am PDT May 17, 2026-6pm PDT May 23, 2026
 
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