Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mendota (P304) (MTACA)

Lat: 36.74°NLon: 120.36°WElev: 164.0ft.

NA

82°F

28°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed N 19 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 16 May 12:57 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Mendota CA

Red Flag Warning May 16, 03:09pm until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning May 16, 03:09pm until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Mendota CA
 36.73°N 120.35°W (Elev. 161 ft)
2:57 pm PDT May 16, 2026
3pm PDT May 16, 2026-6pm PDT May 23, 2026
 
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