907 FXUS66 KHNX 242311 AFDHNX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Hanford CA Issued by National Weather Service San Diego CA 411 PM PDT Tue Jun 24 2025 .UPDATE... Aviation Section Updated && && .KEY MESSAGES... 1. There is a 10 to 15 percent chance for thunderstorms in the Sierra Nevada this afternoon and evening. 2. Triple digit temperatures are expected to return later this week. 3. Low minimum RH`s are expected to remain in the Valley and deserts through the next week. && .DISCUSSION... An upper level trough is over the Southwest currently, with temperatures expected to be below normal again today, and a slight chance for thunderstorms in the Sierra Nevada this afternoon. As the trough weakens and moves east, a ridge will build into the region, causing temperatures to gradually increase throughout the week, with temperatures returning to the triple digit range on Friday. These temperatures will cause a moderate heat risk for the Valley and Desert regions. Throughout this week relative humidity is expected to remain steady, with 15 to 20% in the Valley and single digits in the Deserts. With low winds, fire risk remains minor. && .AVIATION... 0Z Update: VFR conditions will prevail for the next 24 hours across the Central California Interior. However, a 10 to 15 percent chance of thunderstorms over the Sierra Nevada until 03Z. && .AIR QUALITY ISSUES... None. && .CERTAINTY... The level of certainty for days 1 and 2 is high. The level of certainty for days 3 through 7 is medium. Certainty levels include low...medium...and high. Please visit www.weather.gov/hnx/certainty.html for additional information and/or to provide feedback. && .HNX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$ public...EW aviation....JPK weather.gov/hanford