Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sacramento International Airport (KSMF)

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

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Jul 12:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Rio Linda CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Rio Linda CA
 38.76°N 121.48°W (Elev. 39 ft)
11:31 am PDT Jul 12, 2026
12pm PDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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