Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sacramento International Airport (KSMF)

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

Clear

73°F

23°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 04:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Rio Linda CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light south southwest wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Rio Linda CA
 38.72°N 121.59°W (Elev. 20 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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