Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >
Current conditions at
Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD)
Lat: 40.51461°NLon: 122.2977°WElev: 499.0ft.
Clear
82°F
28°C
| Humidity | 30% |
| Wind Speed | SSW 5 MPH |
| Barometer | 29.77 in (1008.13 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 48°F (9°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 80°F (27°C) |
| Last update | 12 May 08:35 PM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
Cottonwood CA
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
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Point Forecast:
Cottonwood CA
40.39°N 122.28°W (Elev. 443 ft)
40.39°N 122.28°W (Elev. 443 ft)
2:00 pm PDT May 12, 2026
8pm PDT May 12, 2026-6pm PDT May 19, 2026
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