Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

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

Mostly Cloudy

50°F

10°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 04:00 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Merced - Madera - Mendota

Today
Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms early in the morning, then rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the late morning and afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Wednesday Through Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs around 80.



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