Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

MERLIN (MLFO3)

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

NA

58°F

14°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 08 Apr 07:58 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 72. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then rain likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 65. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then rain after 8pm.  Low around 46. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 72. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then rain likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of rain, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 65. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then rain after 8pm. Low around 46. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A slight chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Grants Pass OR
 42.5°N 123.38°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
4:41 pm PDT Apr 8, 2026
8pm PDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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