Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 23 Apr 07:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Redding CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of rain after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of rain after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Redding CA
 40.56°N 122.33°W (Elev. 548 ft)
2:00 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
7am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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