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 this 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 86%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Apr 03:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Steady temperature around 59. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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 and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 60. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Low around 47. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 5600 feet. High near 53. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 5100 feet. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers.  Snow level 4700 feet. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 4300 feet rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 59. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
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 and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 60. Light and variable wind. 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 6000 feet after midnight . Low around 47. Light and variable wind. 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 5600 feet. High near 53. Light and variable wind. 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 5100 feet. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers. Snow level 4700 feet. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 4100 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Gold Hill OR
 42.6°N 123.11°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
4:41 pm PDT Apr 9, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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