Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oakland Museum (OAMC1)

Lat: 37.7981°NLon: 122.26343°WElev: 30.0ft.

NA

60°F

16°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 03:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Oakland CA

Heat Advisory March 17, 03:43am until March 20, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory March 17, 03:43am until March 20, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Oakland CA
 37.79°N 122.27°W (Elev. 3 ft)
1:54 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
3am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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