Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather in the Central Plains and Upper Midwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected in the central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Heavy late-season snow and record cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

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

Clear

54°F

12°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 05:35 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Merced - Madera - Mendota

Today
Breezy, sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds up to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Wednesday Through Thursday
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the upper 50s.
Thursday Night Through Friday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.



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310 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
 
 

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