Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Visalia, Visalia Municipal Airport (KVIS)

Lat: 36.31667° N Lon: 119.4° W Elev: 295.0 ft.

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 26 Mar 02:15 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Visalia - Porterville - Reedley

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
Monday Night
Cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Not as warm. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 50s.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 60s.



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