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 International Airport (KSMF)

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

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed NW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 16 May 06:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Rio Linda CA

Red Flag Warning May 16, 07:12pm until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning May 16, 07:12pm until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. North wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North northwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. North wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86. North northwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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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 May 16, 2026
7pm PDT May 16, 2026-6pm PDT May 23, 2026
 
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