Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD)

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

Clear

70°F

21°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed N 16 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 09:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Cottonwood CA

Red Flag Warning May 18, 10:04am until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning May 18, 10:04am until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Light north wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Light north wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
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)
6:26 am PDT May 18, 2026
10am PDT May 18, 2026-6pm PDT May 24, 2026
 
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