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
96°F
36°C
| Humidity | 15% |
| Wind Speed | SW 4 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 41°F (5°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Heat Index | 92°F (33°C) |
| Last update | 18 Aug 04:13 PM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
6 Miles WSW Penn Valley CA
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Becoming
SunnyWednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Increasing
CloudsThursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Penn Valley CA
39.17°N 121.29°W (Elev. 758 ft)
39.17°N 121.29°W (Elev. 758 ft)
2:00 pm PDT Aug 18, 2026
4pm PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 25, 2026
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