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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

WX6HNX-12 Taft (AU202)

Lat: 35.1499°NLon: 119.4296°WElev: 758.0ft.

NA

91°F

33°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 11 Jul 09:18 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NW Taft CA

Heat Advisory July 13, 08:23am until July 15, 11:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 13, 08:23am until July 15, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 76. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 67. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 76. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NW Taft CA
 35.32°N 119.72°W (Elev. 1985 ft)
Last Update:
7:56 am PDT Jul 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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