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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Essex (EXCC1)

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

NA

90°F

32°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed ESE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 23 Aug 07:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

44 Miles ENE Twentynine Palms CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 23, 08:48am until August 23, 11:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning August 23, 08:48am until August 23, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sat

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 109 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 87 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 109. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 109 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 86. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 86 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 105 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 83 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 100. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 100 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79.

    Low: 79 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 109. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Scattered showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 109. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 86. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 100. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 99.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 101.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Friday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 102.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
44 Miles ENE Twentynine Palms CA
 34.42°N 115.36°W (Elev. 883 ft)
Last Update:
4:22 am PDT Aug 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Aug 23, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 29, 2025
 
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