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 International Airport (KSMF)

Lat: 38.70071°NLon: 121.59479°WElev: 20.0ft.

Clear

60°F

16°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NNW 17 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 05:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Rio Linda CA

Red Flag Warning May 17, 06:10am until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning May 17, 06:10am until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 57. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light north  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Light north northwest wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 57. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Light north northwest wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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 94.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rio Linda CA
 38.69°N 121.46°W (Elev. 39 ft)
2:00 am PDT May 17, 2026
6am PDT May 17, 2026-6pm PDT May 23, 2026
 
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