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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Clear

101°F

38°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 12 Jul 07:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Ridgecrest CASimilar City Names

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 110 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 76. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 112. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 112 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 108 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 72 °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 70. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 76. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 112. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 70. 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 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. 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 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Ridgecrest CASimilar City Names
 35.62°N 117.68°W (Elev. 2293 ft)
Last Update:
7:56 pm PDT Jul 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm PDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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