Hanford drivers may need to slow down Tuesday as the season’s first rain chances move into California’s San Joaquin Valley. Showers could create slick roads on Highway 198 and nearby streets by late morning, making the evening commute more difficult.
According to the National Weather Service, Hanford has a 30% chance of rain Tuesday, September 22, mainly after 11 a.m. Conditions remain partly cloudy into Tuesday night with another 30% chance of showers, especially before 11 p.m. While rainfall totals are not expected to be heavy, even light precipitation can cause dangerous driving conditions on Central Valley highways.
Sunday and Monday remain dry, with highs near 89 and 90 degrees. Winds will stay light, offering pleasant fall weather for outdoor activities before changes arrive Tuesday. Farmers and outdoor workers should prepare for brief work delays, while residents are advised to drive cautiously if rain develops.
By Wednesday, drier conditions return, though a slight chance of lingering showers remains early in the day. Sunshine dominates by afternoon with highs in the upper 80s. The rest of the week trends warmer and dry as northwesterly winds return, creating more typical late-September conditions across the Valley.
Warnings or advisories are not yet in effect, but updates may follow if showers develop or conditions change.
Five Day Forecast for Hanford, CA
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 89.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 90.
- Tuesday: 30% chance of rain, high near 88.
- Wednesday: Slight rain chance early, then sunny, high near 87.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 88.
