Hanford, California – A brief round of showers and isolated thunderstorms could hit the Hanford area Saturday afternoon, potentially disrupting outdoor plans and local travel.
According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 30% chance of rain after 11 a.m. Saturday, with scattered thunderstorm development expected in parts of Kings County. Daytime highs will only reach the upper 60s—noticeably cooler than earlier in the week. Winds from the northwest may gust up to 15 mph.
While most of the San Joaquin Valley remains dry, Hanford and surrounding towns like Lemoore and Riverdale may experience passing downpours and brief lightning strikes. No widespread flooding is expected, but drivers should remain alert for slick roads and sudden wind shifts.
Locals planning weekend events should have a backup option indoors and consider delaying outdoor activities until after sunset, when skies begin to clear. Charge electronic devices in case of isolated outages and secure loose outdoor items.
Conditions improve Saturday night, with mostly clear skies returning Sunday and temperatures rebounding to the low 70s. More stable, sunny weather is expected into early next week.
