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Monday, May 18, 2026
Sunny Weather
Day 86°
Night 59°
Precipitation 1 %
Wind 8 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 11
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82°

Night

59°

Wind

9 mph

UV Index

11

Precipitation

0 %

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Severe Future Possible

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued May 15 at 3:39AM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
May 16, 5:00 AM May 18, 8:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the
Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley.

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS
MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

IMPACTS: any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Updated: May 15, 10:59 AM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Expected Likely

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 7:10PM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
May 16, 7:10 PM May 18, 8:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the
Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley.

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS
MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

IMPACTS: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Updated: May 17, 12:39 AM Source: NWS Alert