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Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Clear

90°F

32°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed NA 5 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 15 Jul 08:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 108 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ridgecrest CA
 35.62°N 117.68°W (Elev. 2293 ft)
Last Update:
8:56 am PDT Jul 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am PDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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