Heavy Rainfall in Florida; Critical Fire Weather in the Southeast; Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii

Thunderstorms and periods of heavy to excessive rainfall will continue over Florida through Thursday; and will begin to impact the central Plains today. Dry and gusty conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions in the Southeast. A Kona Low is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the island chain through the weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 8, 2026 at 3:38:20 pm PDT

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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National Weather Service Los Angeles, CA

Small Craft Advisory

Wind Advisory

Winter Storm Watch

Minor Heat Risk until Wednesday

Prepare for the next Wildfire Season

Thunderstorms on Friday

Elevated Fire Danger for Kern County

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 @ 3:50 AM PDT - A Minor HeatRisk will continue for the San Joaquin Valley, lower Sierra Nevada foothills, the coastal ranges adjacent to the western San Joaquin Valley, and the Kern County desert until Wednesday with widespread highs in the 80's. Generally cool overnight lows will continue, except lows will remain warm in urban areas and some areas in the coastal ranges and lower Sierra foothills.

Always prepare long before the threat of a wildland fire so your home is ready in case of a fire: Create defensible space by clearing brush away from your home. Use fire-resistant landscaping and harden your home with fire-safe construction measures. Put together a basic emergency supply kit. Check emergency equipment, such as flashlights and generators. Plan escape routes and make sure all those residing within the home know the plan of action. Plan ahead.

Thunderstorms on Friday from Visalia and northward may produce strong wind gusts and heavy rain.

Moderate Fire Risk for fast advancing grass fires. Now through Thursday, winds gusting to 45 mph with worst cast minimum relative humidity as low as 20%. Then Friday through Sunday relative humidity will increase to between 25% and 35%, but wind gusts will increase to 55 mph.