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Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

Lat: 35.68639°NLon: 117.69°WElev: 2283.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

107°F

42°C

Humidity 6%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 27 Jul 02:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Ridgecrest CASimilar City Names

Extreme Heat Warning July 27, 03:36pm until July 27, 09:00pm
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 27, 03:36pm until July 27, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 108 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 109 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 113. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 113 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 113. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 115. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 116. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 114. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Ridgecrest CASimilar City Names
 35.62°N 117.68°W (Elev. 2293 ft)
Last Update:
2:56 pm PDT Jul 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 3, 2026
 
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