Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

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

Clear

77°F

25°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 29 Jun 09:53 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Merced - Madera - Mendota

Tonight
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds up to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds up to 15 mph.
Thursday Through Friday Night
Clear. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 50s.
Independence Day
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Saturday Night Through Monday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.



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746 PM PDT Mon Jun 29 2026
 
 

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