Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

CW9585 Santa Cruz (C9585)

Lat: 36.9705° N Lon: 121.96883° W Elev: 64.5 ft.

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 May 08:27 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Northern Monterey Bay

Today
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph...becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph...becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Tuesday Night Through Thursday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Thursday Night And Friday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.



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602 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026
 
 

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