Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

RUTH (RLKC1)

Lat: 40.25074°NLon: 123.3198°WElev: 2732.0ft.

NA

86°F

30°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 03 Aug 10:23 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Blocksburg CA

Heat Advisory August 4, 11:00am until August 5, 09:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. East northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. East northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Blocksburg CA
 40.3°N 123.56°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
10:05 am PDT Aug 3, 2026
10am PDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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