Mendota, CA

10:24 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 171 ft
Lon: 120.4° W
Lat: 36.7° N
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May 18, 2013
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May 17, 2013
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May 16, 2013
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May 16, 2013
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May 16, 2013
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May 18, 2013
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May 17, 2013
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May 16, 2013
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Severe thunderstorm activity will persist for the Plains on Sunday as a broad low pressure system continues trekking through the region. The system will move from the Northern Plains and into the Great Lakes, creating two frontal boundaries. The warm front associated with this system will extend eastward over the Great Lakes and into the Northeast, kicking up scattered showers and thunderstorms into Sunday night. At the same time, a cold front extends southward from this system which will move off the Central Rockies and into the Central and Southern Plains. Counter-clockwise flow around this broad system will pull moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico. This will support moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms in between these two fronts. This system has a history of severe thunderstorm development across the Northern and Central Plains, thus, there is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development with large hail, damaging winds, and multiple tornadoes. These severe thunderstorms will most likely develop across central and eastern Oklahoma, through eastern Kansas, and into western Missouri. A slight risk of severe storm development remains in effect from northern Texas, through southern Minnesota and Wisconsin on Sunday. At the same time, the back side of this system will continue spreading moisture over the Intermountain West and Rockies. This will trigger more showers with isolated thunderstorms over the region through Sunday evening.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moves over the East Coast and maintains shower and thunderstorm activity for the Mid-Atlantic states through the Northeast.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Severe thunderstorm activity will persist for the Plains on Sunday as a broad low pressure system continues trekking through the region. The system will move from the Northern Plains and into the Great Lakes, creating two frontal boundaries. The warm front associated with this system will extend eastward over the Great Lakes and into the Northeast, kicking up scattered showers and thunderstorms into Sunday night. At the same time, a cold front extends southward from this system which will move off the Central Rockies and into the Central and Southern Plains. Counter-clockwise flow around this broad system will pull moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico. This will support moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms in between these two fronts. This system has a history of severe thunderstorm development across the Northern and Central Plains, thus, there is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development with large hail, damaging winds, and multiple tornadoes. These severe thunderstorms will most likely develop across central and eastern Oklahoma, through eastern Kansas, and into western Missouri. A slight risk of severe storm development remains in effect from northern Texas, through southern Minnesota and Wisconsin on Sunday. At the same time, the back side of this system will continue spreading moisture over the Intermountain West and Rockies. This will trigger more showers with isolated thunderstorms over the region through Sunday evening.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moves over the East Coast and maintains shower and thunderstorm activity for the Mid-Atlantic states through the Northeast.

Mendota Weather at a Glance

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Elevation
164 ft
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Clear
Clear
Temperature
72 °F
Feels Like 76 °F
Wind(mph)
9
Sunrise / Set
5:51 AM
8:04 PM
Moon
First Quarter
Tonight
Clear 54 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 86 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Clear 57 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 90 | 61 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 90 | 55 °F
Clear
Wednesday
Clear 70 | 50 °F
Clear
Tomorrow is forecast to be Warmer than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.03 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
28%
Rainfall
-
Not available.
Snow Depth
Not available.
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
76 °F
Dew Point
37 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
9 mph from NW
Wind Gust
0.0 mph
Health
0 out of 16
Pollen
6.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 70F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Mendota CA

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KCAKERMA4

Sunday, 19
Clear
86 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 20
Clear
90 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 21
Clear
90 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 22
Clear
70 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 23
Clear
72 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Clear
77 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Clear
81 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Clear
73 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Clear
81 | 52 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 28
Clear
82 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 7:22 PM PDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 44 75 | 44 80 | 40 66 | 38
Wind 12 mph NW 15 mph NW 15 mph NW 8 mph WNW
Humidity 61% 33% 22% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 2% 1% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:04 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.18], Average RMSE [1.72]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.89], Average RMSE [1.72] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:22 PM PDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 42 81 | 42 82 | 40 66 | 43
Wind 6 mph NW 3 mph WNW 7 mph NNW 7 mph NW
Humidity 51% 25% 22% 43%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 5% 5% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:05 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.46], Average RMSE [1.40]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.01], Average RMSE [1.41] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:22 PM PDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 44 83 | 42 86 | 37 68 | 41
Wind 6 mph NW 3 mph WNW 14 mph NW 11 mph NW
Humidity 49% 22% 18% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 9% 9% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.64], Average RMSE [1.85]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.09], Average RMSE [1.21] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:22 PM PDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 70F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 40 69 | 28 69 | 26 60 | 30
Wind 12 mph WNW 14 mph NW 15 mph NW 13 mph WNW
Humidity 45% 21% 19% 34%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:07 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.81], Average RMSE [1.38]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.10], Average RMSE [1.63] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:22 PM PDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 33 64 | 28 69 | 22 58 | 35
Wind 11 mph NW 13 mph NW 13 mph NW 10 mph WNW
Humidity 44% 24% 16% 41%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 3% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.68], Average RMSE [1.69]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.73], Average RMSE [1.76] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:22 PM PDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 35 72 | 34 67 | 31 61 | 38
Wind 8 mph WNW 6 mph NW 6 mph NNW 11 mph WNW
Humidity 52% 24% 26% 43%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 27% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.37], Average RMSE [2.35]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.47], Average RMSE [2.20] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:22 PM PDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 35 74 | 33 75 | 30 61 | 43
Wind 10 mph WNW 6 mph NW 7 mph NNW 14 mph NW
Humidity 49% 22% 19% 53%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 3% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.77], Average RMSE [2.25]
Source: BestForecast at 7:22 PM PDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 41 67 | 33 71 | 27 58 | 33
Wind 9 mph NW 5 mph NW 8 mph NW 8 mph NW
Humidity 60% 28% 19% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 1% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:47 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.21], Average RMSE [3.23]
Source: BestForecast at 7:22 PM PDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 36 72 | 36 77 | 36 61 | 40
Wind 5 mph NW 6 mph NW 9 mph NW 6 mph NW
Humidity 51% 27% 23% 45%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 7% 8% 8% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.33], Average RMSE [3.07]
Source: BestForecast at 7:22 PM PDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 42 74 | 41 79 | 40 63 | 41
Wind 3 mph WNW 4 mph NW 7 mph NW 6 mph NW
Humidity 60% 29% 24% 44%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 2% 3% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:11 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:22 PM PDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 42 77 | 44 83 | 45 65 | 44
Wind 3 mph NW 4 mph NW 7 mph NW 6 mph NW
Humidity 53% 29% 25% 44%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 19, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KMAE) 84 °F 51 °F
Record (KMAE) 101 °F (1954) 46 °F (2003)
Yesterday 80 °F 50 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
May. 18, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:51 AM PDT 8:04 PM PDT
Civil Twilight 5:22 AM PDT 8:34 PM PDT
Nautical Twilight 4:46 AM PDT 9:09 PM PDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:07 AM PDT 9:48 PM PDT
Moon 1:23 PM PDT (5/18) 1:35 AM PDT (5/18)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 11m
Length of Day
14h 13m
Tomorrow will be 1m 30s longer.
First Quarter, 60% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
First Quarter
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
First Quarter
Yesterday's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
95 °F
Thermal
95 °F
Needles
94 °F
Palm Springs
93 °F
Blythe
93 °F
Imperial
24 °F
Truckee-Tahoe
33 °F
Big Bear City
36 °F
Mount Shasta
37 °F
Weaverville
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Leavitt Lake 64 in 9400 ft
Leavitt Meadows 1 in 7200 ft
Summit Meadow 1 in 9122 ft
Ebbetts Pass 0 in 8700 ft
Blue Lakes 0 in 8000 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Madera 67 °F Clear 9:53 PM PDT
Lemoore NAS This station is not reporting.
Fresno 74 °F Clear 9:53 PM PDT
Merced 70 °F Clear 9:53 PM PDT
Flight To ETA Status
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KFAT 10:27PM On Time
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KFAT 11:01PM On Time
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KMAE)
Wind Speed: -9999.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 304° (NW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

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Dodgers vs. Braves 7:10 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MAP MENDOTA (P304) CA , Mendota, CA 72 °F 76 °F 37 °F 28% NW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 164 ft 10:00 PM PDT MADIS
MesoWest MENDOTA 1NE , Mendota, CA 70 °F - 41 °F 35% WNW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 162 ft 9:50 PM PDT MADIS
GFWS123, Kerman, CA 68.3 °F - 44 °F 41% NW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 220 ft 10:14 PM PDT Normal  
GFWS45, Raisin City, CA 66.6 °F - 47 °F 49% WNW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 223 ft 10:19 PM PDT Normal  
RAWS PANOCHE ROAD CA, Firebaugh, CA 64 °F - 37 °F 36% West  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 2055 ft 9:27 PM PDT MADIS
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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:33 PM PDT on May 18, 2013

... Warm weather and fast flowing cold water are a deadly
combination...

... National safe boating week begins Saturday...

Area rivers... streams and reservoirs are directly fed from the
melting snow pack in the Sierra Nevada and Tehachapi Mountains.
Even though a stream or river looks cool and inviting... the water
is actually very cold. Outdoor enthusiasts are advised to use
extreme caution near rivers... streams and reservoirs.

If you are planning travel into the southern Sierra Nevada... the
Tehachapi Mountains... the Kern River Canyon or the Sierra foothills
this weekend... remember that the increased cold water flow in
rivers... streams and reservoirs... combined with expected
temperatures in the 80s to lower 90s... can be a potentially
deadly combination.

People planning activities such as rafting... swimming or
paddling should always wear life jackets or vests... and keep other
flotation gear handy when in the water. Be aware that exposure to
cold water for too long could quickly result in hypothermia.
Hypothermia is a sudden loss of body temperature which can be
fatal. Early signs of hypothermia are uncontrollable shivering and
numbness of limbs. The advanced stages of hypothermia include...
memory loss... disorientation... slurred speech... drowsiness and
apparent exhaustion. A person may appear drunk during the advanced
stage and shivering may decrease or stop. If you witness someone
suffering from the symptoms of hypothermia... get help immediately.

If you are camping near a river or stream... remember that the
highest water levels occur at night... usually within an hour or
two either side of midnight. A campground may look dry and safe
in the late afternoon... but can take on water at night.