California – A calm, mild afternoon is unfolding across Hanford, but clouds are quietly building and setting the stage for a wetter, more active pattern by Sunday. The air feels soft and warm now, yet subtle shifts in the sky hint at incoming showers that could impact travel within the next 24 hours.
According to the National Weather Service, today stays mostly sunny with a high near 72°F, but a 30% chance of rain develops late in the day. That risk quickly increases overnight, with a 70% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms Sunday, especially from late morning into the afternoon. Rainfall totals may reach a quarter inch, with higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Across Kings County, including Lemoore and surrounding rural roads, conditions remain dry for now. However, roads like CA-198 and CA-43 could turn slick quickly Sunday as showers develop. Thunderstorms may produce brief heavy rain, reducing visibility and slowing traffic. Plan ahead and allow extra travel time if heading out Sunday.
Winds stay light overall, but shifting patterns will pull moisture into the valley. Showers taper Sunday night, with only a slight chance lingering into early Monday. By Monday afternoon, skies clear and temperatures settle in the upper 60s. A warming trend follows, pushing highs into the low 70s Tuesday and mid-70s by midweek, bringing a return of spring warmth.
For now, enjoy the dry break, but prepare for changing conditions by Sunday midday. Weather updates may shift quickly as this system develops.
Five Day Forecast for Hanford, CA
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 72°F
Sunday: Showers and possible thunderstorms, high near 65°F
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 67°F
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 71°F
Wednesday: Sunny, high near 74°F
