Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest
Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >
Current conditions at
READER RANCH (RRRC1)
Lat: 39.30351°NLon: 121.11725°WElev: 1968.0ft.NA
88°F
31°C
| Humidity | 24% |
| Wind Speed | WSW 3 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 47°F (8°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Heat Index | 85°F (29°C) |
| Last update | 18 Aug 11:13 AM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles WSW Penn Valley CA
Today
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Penn Valley CA
39.17°N 121.27°W (Elev. 997 ft)
39.17°N 121.27°W (Elev. 997 ft)
2:51 am PDT Aug 18, 2026
11am PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
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