Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

Lat: 36.46222°NLon: 116.86361°WElev: -193.0ft.

NA

112°F

44°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index110°F (43°C)
Last update 22 Aug 11:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NNE China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 22, 11:24am until August 23, 11:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 22, 11:24am until August 23, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sat

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 86 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then isolated showers between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 80 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 82 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 80 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then isolated showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles NNE China Lake CA
 36.05°N 117.46°W (Elev. 6804 ft)
10:23 am PDT Aug 22, 2025
11am PDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 28, 2025
 
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