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 >

Current conditions at

Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR)

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

Clear

84°F

29°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed NNW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 16 May 04:30 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Orangevale CA

Red Flag Warning May 16, 04:48pm until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning May 16, 04:48pm until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. North wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable  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 58. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. North wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable 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 62.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Orangevale CA
 38.68°N 121.26°W (Elev. 197 ft)
2:01 pm PDT May 16, 2026
4pm PDT May 16, 2026-6pm PDT May 23, 2026
 
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