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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Arcata / Eureka, Arcata Airport (KACV)

Lat: 40.97806°NLon: 124.10861°WElev: 217.0ft.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 08:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Arcata/Eureka Airport CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arcata/Eureka Airport CA
 40.97°N 124.1°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
2:10 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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