California, USA – Low clouds press hard against the San Joaquin Valley before sunrise, with wet pavement gleaming beneath streetlights and a humid breeze drifting across orchards east of Hanford. Rain bands continue to build from the southwest, setting the stage for a disruptive start to Thanksgiving travel in Kings County.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, showers strengthen through the morning and may include a thunderstorm by early afternoon. Drivers along Highway 198, Route 43, and local farm roads should expect slower travel, hydroplaning pockets, and sudden visibility drops during heavier bursts. Residents planning school drop-offs or early holiday errands should bring rain gear and leave extra space on slick rural routes.
According to meteorologists, rain tapers briefly this evening before another wave forms Tuesday. That system carries a slight thunder chance between late morning and late afternoon. Models hint at narrow bands of downpours, especially south of Hanford toward Lemoore and Corcoran. Although temperatures stay mild, shifting wind fields may challenge high-profile vehicles during passing cells.
According to Caltrans District 6, crews will watch drainage hotspots along Highway 198 where water sometimes collects near merging lanes. Travelers beginning early Thanksgiving trips should check advisories twice daily and prepare for delays if storms intensify.
A calmer pattern returns Wednesday with bright November sun and a light breeze—ideal weather for errands, early decorating, and last-minute holiday shopping. By Thursday, clouds rebuild and another round of showers becomes possible, though impacts appear scattered for now.
The weekend trends pleasant, offering crisp mornings and warm afternoons that support outdoor plans and regional travel. After all, November can shift quickly across the Valley, and a stronger system may develop early next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Hanford, CA:
Mon: 55/46 – Showers; thunder possible.
Tue: 56/43 – Showers; slight storms.
Wed: 60/45 – Mostly sunny; calm.
Thu: 57/46 – Chance of rain; mild.
Fri: 58/42 – Mostly sunny; cool.
