Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Partly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed NA 5 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Apr 02:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles NE Kernville CA

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 60 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 41 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a northeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon.

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

    High: 59 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Windy, with a west northwest wind 28 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

    Low: 40 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11am and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Very windy, with a west wind 21 to 31 mph increasing to 37 to 47 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Very Windy

    High: 53 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Very windy.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Very Windy

    Low: 36 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    Sunny

    High: 56 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 41 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    Sunny

    High: 62 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a northeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Windy, with a west northwest wind 28 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Very windy, with a west wind 21 to 31 mph increasing to 37 to 47 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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Point Forecast:
31 Miles NE Kernville CA
 36.07°N 118.03°W (Elev. 6611 ft)
11:38 am PDT Apr 24, 2024
3pm PDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm PDT May 1, 2024
 
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