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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

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Apr 07:58 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR

  • Today

    Today: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind.

    High: 68 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR
 42.5°N 123.38°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
8:01 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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