Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC)

Lat: 38.50674°NLon: 121.49597°WElev: 16.0ft.

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed NNW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 18 May 01:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Sacramento CA

Red Flag Warning May 18, 02:00pm until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning May 18, 02:00pm until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sacramento CA
 38.55°N 121.49°W (Elev. 16 ft)
11:31 am PDT May 18, 2026
2pm PDT May 18, 2026-6pm PDT May 24, 2026
 
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