Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

Lat: 42.49975°NLon: 123.36917°WElev: 1144.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 12:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR
 42.5°N 123.38°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
11:36 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
1am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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