Caruthers, California 7 Day Weather Forecast

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Hanford CA
950 PM PDT Thu May 22 2025

.UPDATE...Updated Aviation section.

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.KEY MESSAGES...

1. A slight cool-off is expected tomorrow and Saturday. Highs
are expected to remain steady through the week, with a slight
increase this Sunday.

2. Minimum relative humidity in the Valley is expected to be 15
to 20 percent in the afternoon, and wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph
are expected later tonight, so a minor fire risk still exists.

3.. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for the area through 11
PM Friday.

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.DISCUSSION...
A weak trough is expected to pass over Northern California
today, with some downstream effects here in Central California
in the form of elevated winds in the Valley and desert slopes.
There is a 50 to 80 percent chance for wind gusts greater than
50 mph on the slopes today, and wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph in
the Valley later tonight. Coinciding with the winds are lowered
RH`s in much of the Valley this afternoon, with values of 15 to
20%.

As the trough passes through, temperatures are expected to cool
slightly tomorrow and Saturday. With the exception of Sunday,
where a ridge will quickly pass through and raise temperatures
again, highs will be fairly steady through mid next week due to
another weak trough passing through. Looking into the long term
forecast, a strong ridge may build up by next Thursday, leading
to an increase in temperatures throughout the region, though
there is uncertainty here as a small trough could infiltrate
and weaken the ridge.

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.AVIATION...
06Z Update:

Gusty conditions are possible across the San Joaquin Valley,
with a 30-40% chance for wind gusts greater than 25 knots
through 12Z Friday. There are more favorable chances in the
Mojave Desert Slopes, with a 40-60% chance for 35 knots or
stronger gusts through 06Z Saturday. Otherwise, VFR conditions
will prevail for the next 24 hours across the Central California
Interior.

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.AIR QUALITY ISSUES...
None.



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.CERTAINTY...

The level of certainty for days 1 and 2 is high.
The level of certainty for days 3 through 7 is medium.

Certainty levels include low...medium...and high. Please visit
www.weather.gov/hnx/certainty.html for additional information
and/or to provide feedback.

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.HNX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory until 11 PM PDT Friday for CAZ338.
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Aviation...BSO

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