Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Clear

68°F

20°C

Humidity	28%
Wind Speed	SE 4 MPH
Barometer	29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	21 May 11:56 PM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

27 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA

Overnight
Low: 59 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Breezy.
Patchy
Blowing Dust
then Clear
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
Friday
High: 81 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Clear and
Breezy
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 53 °F
Clear and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

Wednesday Night

Patchy blowing dust between 10pm and 11pm. Clear, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 52. Breezy.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 53. Breezy.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 83.