Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hanford Municipal Airport (KHJO)

Lat: 36.31145°NLon: 119.62315°WElev: 233.0ft.

Clear

80°F

27°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed N 6 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 18 Aug 09:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Hanford CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 98. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 97. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 98. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hanford CA
 36.32°N 119.63°W (Elev. 220 ft)
9:56 am PDT Aug 18, 2026
10am PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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