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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

San Joaquin Ridge (PG684)

Lat: 36.30162°NLon: 120.40109°WElev: 3563.0ft.

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed N 18 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 23 Apr 09:10 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Parkfield CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Parkfield CA
 36.01°N 120.47°W (Elev. 2782 ft)
Last Update:
8:57 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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