Strong west wind gusts are possible in the Mojave Desert Slopes each afternoon and evening Wednesday through Saturday. A Wind Advisory may be required. Travel could be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles. Highways affected include, but are not limited to Highway 14, Highway 178 below Walker Pass, and Highway 58 below Tehachapi Pass, including the town of Mojave.

High temperatures throughout Central California Thursday afternoon will be about five degrees cooler than Wednesday afternoon. Maximum temperatures across Central California Friday afternoon will be two to four degrees below normal for this time of year.

Venturing into a river or stream during hot weather can seem like a tempting way to keep cool, but rivers and streams carry hidden dangers. The water is cold and underlying currents are swift. Brief exposure to the cold water of a river or stream can lead to hypothermia and loss of dexterity. Swift currents can quickly exhaust even an experienced swimmer and carry them into rocks, trees, and other vegetation within the river channel. So play it smart and avoid going into a river or stream. You could drown or become the victim of a water rescue!

The third wettest day observed in Madera during the month of May occurred eighteen ago today.