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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Shirley Peak (SE489)

Lat: 35.70589°NLon: 118.55977°WElev: 6823.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Apr 12:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW Kernville CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 23. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Wind chill values as low as 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 24. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 26. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 23. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Wind chill values as low as 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 24. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 26. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW Kernville CA
 35.74°N 118.55°W (Elev. 6401 ft)
Last Update:
11:56 am PDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm PDT May 2, 2026
 
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