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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

CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)

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

NA

80°F

27°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 24 Aug 03:54 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles WSW Chester CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles WSW Chester CA
 40.16°N 121.58°W (Elev. 3445 ft)
Last Update:
2:00 pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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