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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR)

Lat: 38.55996°NLon: 121.28397°WElev: 92.0ft.

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed NW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 May 07:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Rancho Cordova CA

Red Flag Warning May 16, 07:39pm until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning May 16, 07:39pm until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: 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 89. North northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Sunday Night
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 89. North northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Rancho Cordova CA
 38.62°N 121.33°W (Elev. 118 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 pm PDT May 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PDT May 16, 2026-6pm PDT May 23, 2026
 
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