Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

Lat: 36.66361°NLon: 121.60806°WElev: 82.0ft.

Clear

71°F

22°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed NW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 05 Apr 05:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Salinas CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. Light west wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light west southwest  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain after 11am.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. Light west wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salinas CA
 36.69°N 121.65°W (Elev. 59 ft)
1:26 pm PDT Apr 5, 2026
6pm PDT Apr 5, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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