Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Heat Spreads Across the West and Southern Plains

A couple of frontal boundaries will move east and south from the Plains to the Gulf and Atlantic coastlines. These boundaries will focus showers and thunderstorms through the weekend, with scattered severe thunderstorms from the Southern Plains and across the Gulf Coast states. Locally heavy rainfall may also occur, which may be welcome news across drought areas. Meanwhile, heat spreads westward. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, May 8, 2026 at 4:40:34 am PDT

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National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, CA

National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley, CA

Small Craft Advisory

High Temps Today

Moderate HeatRisk Returns

Forecast High Temperatures

Stay Safe in the Heat!

Cold Water Safety

A look at the forecast high temperatures around the area for Today, May 8, 2026. A warming trend continues today as high pressure builds in.

Moderate HeatRisk is in the forecast beginning Sunday through at least Tuesday of next week.

Well above normal temperatures are expected across interior NorCal over the next several days. Hottest temperatures are anticipated on Monday and Tuesday.

With well above normal high temperatures in the forecast this weekend into early next week, take a few moments to review some of the Heat Safety tips posted!

Temperatures are on track to trend well above-normal into next week. Area waterways are running fast and cold, so if you have plans to head to the water, be sure to practice cold water safety!