Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

Lat: 42.49975°NLon: 123.36917°WElev: 1144.0ft.

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed WSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 08 Apr 10:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 67. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am.  Low around 50. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 59. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 5200 feet. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 4700 feet. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11am, then rain showers.  Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 67. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Low around 50. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 59. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 5200 feet. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 4700 feet. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11am, then rain showers. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 3900 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 4700 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR
 42.6°N 123.11°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
11:46 pm PDT Apr 8, 2026
12am PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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