Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Visalia, Visalia Municipal Airport (KVIS)

Lat: 36.31667° N Lon: 119.4° W Elev: 295.0 ft.

Clear

99°F

37°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed NNW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 17 Aug 05:35 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Visalia - Porterville - Reedley

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. North winds up to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs around 100.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Friday Through Monday
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the upper 60s.



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310 PM PDT Mon Aug 17 2026
 
 

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