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HAPPINESS

IS A WARM CUP

April 17, 2026 4:09 pm

Southern California Overview:

  • Dry and warmer weather is expected into the weekend. Gusty northeast winds will be focused over Los Angeles and Ventura Counties today. It should turn cooler Monday, with an increasing chance of rain moving into the forecast area between late Monday and Wednesday.
  • United States Overview:

    • Wet snow for the UP of Michigan and the Upper Midwest. There is a Moderate Risk (level 4/5) of severe thunderstorms over parts of the Middle Mississippi Valley, and Central/Southern Plains on Friday. There is a Slight Risk (level 2/4) of excessive rainfall over parts of the Upper Great Lakes, Middle Mississippi Valley, and Central/Southern Plains on Friday.

Local/State Headlines.

  • M3.4 Earthquake Near Ludlow.
  • ‘Abnormally dry’ conditions continue to spread across California.
  • SoCal winds ramp up as temperatures climb heading into the weekend.

Nat’l/Int’l Headlines…

  • Tornado observed near Rochester; tornado watch in southern MN, WI.
  • Floodwaters surround parts of northern Michigan. See where the water is rising.
  • Michigan dam reaches 'ready' stage, water continues to rise as residents are urged to prepare for evacuation.
  • Another round of storms, tornadoes takes aim at central US.
  • Dangerous severe storms set to ignite with strong tornadoes, 'monster' hail targeting 50M+ across 1,500 miles.
  • Millions affected as severe weather pounds states with hail, flash flooding.
  • Winter Weather Alerts issued for parts of Rockies, Northern Plains as late-week snow, sharp cooldown grip area.
  • Wildfire season is already off to a dangerous start.
  • Here’s how hot it will get this weekend in these South Florida cities.

NOAA Weather

Needles, Needles Airport, CA

Last Update on Apr 17 2026, 3:56 pm PDT

Weather by NOAA

Current Conditions: Fair

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Temp: 75°F

Wind: North at 20mph

Humidity: 7%

Heat Index: 74°F

Your 5-Day Forecast at a Glance

On this day – 4.17.2004

On this day measurable rain fell in San Diego for the last time until 10/17, a streak of 182 consecutive days with no measurable rain, the longest streak on record. Several funnel clouds were spotted off San Clemente. Large swells capsized two outrigger canoes near the mouth of Mission Bay. Several small boats in the bay also drug anchor and were grounded.

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