Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

CHESTER (CESC1)

Lat: 40.29261°NLon: 121.24394°WElev: 4547.0ft.

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 26 Apr 05:02 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Chester CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Chester CA
 40.25°N 121.16°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
2:00 pm PDT Apr 26, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm PDT May 3, 2026
 
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