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
93°F
34°C
| Humidity | 20% |
| Wind Speed | SW 4 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 46°F (8°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Heat Index | 89°F (32°C) |
| Last update | 18 Aug 12:13 PM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles WNW Penn Valley CA
This Afternoon
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 95. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then clearing and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94. 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
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 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Penn Valley CA
39.22°N 121.28°W (Elev. 846 ft)
39.22°N 121.28°W (Elev. 846 ft)
11:31 am PDT Aug 18, 2026
1pm PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
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