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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eureka WFO (EKA01)

Lat: 40.8098°NLon: 124.1602°WElev: 20.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

Arcata CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Areas of fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Areas of fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Areas of fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arcata CA
 40.89°N 124.08°W (Elev. 177 ft)
Last Update:
2:10 pm PDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm PDT May 3, 2026
 
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