Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alturas (KAAT)

Lat: 41.48362°NLon: 120.5615°WElev: 4383.0ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jul 01:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles S Alturas CA

Red Flag Warning July 12, 01:16pm until July 12, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning July 12, 01:16pm until July 12, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sun

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11am and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles S Alturas CA
 41.39°N 120.54°W (Elev. 4590 ft)
11:26 am PDT Jul 12, 2026
1pm PDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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