Unsettled Weather in the Eastern U.S. through Memorial Day

Showers and thunderstorms are expected from Texas to the Northeast through Tuesday. Heavy rain will create mainly localized areas of flash flooding across the central Gulf Coast into the Appalachians. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions due to gusty winds and low humidity are expected through Tuesday across Oregon and Nevada. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the Northwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, May 25, 2026 at 1:50:24 pm PDT

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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National Weather Service Los Angeles, CA

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Beach Hazards Statement

Quarter-Inch Precipitation Probabilities

Strong Winds in Eastern Kern County

Cold Water Safety

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A cooler system dropping south into the western US over the next few days will bring moderate to high probabilities (60 to 70 percent) for one quarter inch or greater over 24 hours for the Sierra Nevada. Snow levels below 8,000 feet has potential for light snow amounts at the highest elevations of the Sierra.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Mojave Slopes and Desert from 11 PM Monday through 11 AM Wednesday as well as a Lake Wind Advisory for the Kern River Valley including Lake Isabella from 5 PM Monday through 5 PM Wednesday. Winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to at least 50 mph expected. Highways impacted includes US 395, SR 14, SR 58, and SR 178. #CAWx #Bakersfield #MemorialDay

With warmer temperatures expected for this weekend and early next week, remember to be safe around area rivers, streams, and lakes. Warm air temperatures do NOT mean warm water temperatures! Some areas of central California can have a difference of 40 to 50 degrees between the two. It only takes 10 to 15 minutes to lose dexterity in 50 to 60 degree water temperatures.

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