Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

Lat: 37.28306° N Lon: 120.50778° W Elev: 154.0 ft.

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Mar 07:20 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Merced - Madera - Mendota

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 50s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 40s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Thursday Night And Friday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Friday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.



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310 PM PDT Sat Mar 28 2026
 
 

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