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

Essex (EXCC1)

Lat: 34.67235°NLon: 115.16693°WElev: 2644.0ft.

NA

94°F

34°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 22 Aug 10:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

47 Miles SW Needles CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 22, 11:18pm until August 23, 11:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 22, 11:18pm until August 23, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sat

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 109. North wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 109 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 90. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 109. North northeast wind around 7 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 109 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 89. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 107 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 84.

    Low: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 90. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 109. North wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 90. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 109. North northeast wind around 7 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 89. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 84.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 100.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 97.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 99.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
47 Miles SW Needles CA
 34.32°N 115.23°W (Elev. 968 ft)
4:22 pm PDT Aug 22, 2025
11pm PDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 29, 2025
 
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