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

63°F

17°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed WNW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 05:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles S Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy blowing dust before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Breezy.

    Low: 54 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. Breezy.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Thursday Night
Patchy blowing dust before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 52. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 52. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles S Ridgecrest CA
 35.35°N 117.63°W (Elev. 3753 ft)
5:23 am PDT May 21, 2024
6am PDT May 21, 2024-6pm PDT May 27, 2024
 
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