Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Porterville, Porterville Municipal Airport (KPTV)

Lat: 36.03333°NLon: 119.06667°WElev: 443.0ft.

Clear

71°F

22°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 08 Apr 07:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Porterville CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the morning.  New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the morning. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Porterville CA
 36.04°N 119.06°W (Elev. 427 ft)
7:56 pm PDT Apr 8, 2026
8pm PDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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