Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

KETTLEMAN HILLS (KTLC1)

Lat: 36.03114°NLon: 120.05483°WElev: 810.0ft.

NA

69°F

21°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Mar 10:50 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Avenal CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Avenal CA
 35.92°N 120.16°W (Elev. 1604 ft)
10:57 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
11am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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