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Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

YUCCA VALLEY (UCCC1)

Lat: 34.12408°NLon: 116.40883°WElev: 3246.0ft.

NA

94°F

34°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 17 Aug 10:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W Joshua Tree CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 18, 10:00am until August 21, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 97. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 97. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles W Joshua Tree CA
 34.12°N 116.44°W (Elev. 3281 ft)
Last Update:
11:33 am PDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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