California – Warm sun and still air are building quickly across Hanford this morning, setting the stage for a sharp weather shift within 48 hours. Roads remain dry now, but conditions will change fast as midweek storms approach.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures peak near 85°F today before a noticeable cooldown and a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms develops Tuesday after 11 a.m. Rainfall amounts could reach up to a half inch in localized downpours.
Today and Monday stay quiet and bright, with highs in the mid-80s and low 80s. Expect smooth travel along CA-198 and Highway 43, with clear visibility and light winds. By Monday night, a slight 10% rain chance begins signaling the incoming pattern shift.
Clouds thicken Tuesday morning, and by early afternoon, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms develop across Hanford, Lemoore, and Kings County. Roads will turn slick quickly during heavier bursts. Plan extra time for travel between 2 and 7 p.m., when visibility may drop and ponding could form on low-lying roads.
Temperatures fall sharply to near 65°F Tuesday, a nearly 20-degree drop from today’s heat. That swing may feel abrupt, especially with gusts near 15 mph. Storm chances linger into Tuesday night before clearing begins Wednesday, bringing sunshine and highs near 69°F.
Five Day Forecast for Hanford, CA:
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 85°F
Monday: Sunny, high 83°F
Tuesday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, high 65°F
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 69°F
Thursday: Sunny, high 72°F
