Areas of Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rainfall, and Extreme Heat Wednesday

In the Upper Midwest, heavy to excessive rain may bring flash and urban flooding through Wednesday. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible from the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest Wednesday. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest through Thursday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 8, 2026 at 3:06:34 am PDT

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National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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Heat Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory

Small Craft Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory

Beach Hazards Statement

Dangerous Lake Winds Continue

6-10 Day Temperature Outlook as of 7/6

Changing Weather Pattern Next Week

We have extended the Lake Wind Advisory for the San Luis Reservoir and along Highway 152 through 11 PM Thursday (Jul 9). We have also issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Isabella and the Kern River Valley from 5 PM this afternoon until 11 PM Thursday. Sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph are expected at San Luis Reservoir. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph are expected at Lake Isabella. Gusts this high are capable of producing whitecap waves dangerous to small watercraft and are dangerous to drivers, particularly those in high-profile vehicles. Exercise caution if recreating at San Luis Reservoir and Lake Isabella or driving in the area.

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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rainfall, and Extreme Heat Wednesday

NWS Forecast Office Hanford, CA