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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Nevada County Air Park (KGOO)

Lat: 39.224028°NLon: 121.003083°WElev: 3154.0ft.

Clear

82°F

28°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Aug 10:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Alta Sierra CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Alta Sierra CA
 39.11°N 121.1°W (Elev. 1781 ft)
Last Update:
2:00 am PDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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