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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alturas (KAAT)

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

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed W 17 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 24 Aug 05:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles N Alturas CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles N Alturas CA
 41.67°N 120.58°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
Last Update:
4:40 pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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