Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

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

Overcast

53°F

12°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Apr 12:53 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Merced - Madera - Mendota

Today
Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain in the morning, then chance of rain showers early in the afternoon. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds up to 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night Through Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Thursday Through Friday
Clear. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the lower 50s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.



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1142 PM PDT Sun Apr 26 2026
 
 

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