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Weather in California Today

Data updated:
September 12, 2026, 12:51 AM

Weather data is generated where available. Check weather.gov and local alerts for urgent weather or safety decisions.

Current temperature

92°F

Sacramento, California

Short forecast

Sunny

Wind

8 mph SSW

Active alerts

22

Last updated

September 12, 2026, 12:51 AM

Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

Weather alerts

Alerts summary for California

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued September 11 at 5:32PM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Severe · Expected

Areas: Northern Lake Including Gravelly Valley; Eastern Lake Including Clearlake and Middletown; Southern Lake Including Cobb and Konocti; Western Lake Including Lakeport

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued September 11 at 12:50PM PDT until September 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Severe · Expected

Areas: Coachella Valley; San Diego County Deserts; San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 11 at 12:50PM PDT until September 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Moderate · Expected

Areas: San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 11 at 12:50PM PDT until September 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Moderate · Expected

Areas: Orange County Inland

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 11 at 12:50PM PDT until September 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Moderate · Expected

Areas: San Diego County Inland Valleys

Weather source note

Use official alerts for urgent decisions

Weather data for California is generated from National Weather Service data where available. Forecasts and alerts can change quickly, so check weather.gov, local NWS alerts, local emergency management, or local authorities for urgent weather or safety decisions.

What to check before going out

Plan around local conditions

  • Check the latest local forecast before travel or outdoor plans.
  • Look for weather alerts that may affect roads, schools, stores, or deliveries.
  • Confirm local closures or delays with official providers when weather is severe.

Local variation

Weather can vary across California

This page uses Sacramento as the state-capital weather location. Conditions can be different in other cities, rural areas, mountains, coastal regions, and nearby counties.

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