Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD)

Lat: 40.51461°NLon: 122.2977°WElev: 499.0ft.

Clear

75°F

24°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed N 17 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 07:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Cottonwood CA

Wind Advisory May 16, 11:00pm until May 17, 08:00pm
Red Flag Warning May 16, 07:19pm until May 18, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning May 16, 07:19pm until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 52. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cottonwood CA
 40.39°N 122.28°W (Elev. 443 ft)
2:01 pm PDT May 16, 2026
7pm PDT May 16, 2026-6pm PDT May 23, 2026
 
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