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Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley this afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madera Municipal Airport (KMAE)

Lat: 36.9851°NLon: 120.11064°WElev: 246.0ft.

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 09 Apr 03:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Madera CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 48. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then rain likely between 8am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 62. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 48. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then rain likely between 8am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 62. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madera CA
 36.96°N 120.07°W (Elev. 262 ft)
Last Update:
2:56 pm PDT Apr 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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