Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)

Lat: 40.06866°NLon: 121.584°WElev: 4816.0ft.

NA

77°F

25°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed NNE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 13 Jul 07:54 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SW Chester CA

Heat Advisory July 13, 08:34am until July 14, 11:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 13, 08:34am until July 14, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 88 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Areas of smoke between 1pm and 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles SW Chester CA
 40.11°N 121.48°W (Elev. 4997 ft)
5:21 am PDT Jul 13, 2025
8am PDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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