Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

EW3443 Twentynine Palms (E3443)

Lat: 34.16167°NLon: 116.09717°WElev: 2129.3ft.

NA

100°F

38°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 18 Aug 07:30 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles N Joshua Tree CA

Extreme Heat Warning until August 21, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning until August 21, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 97. West southwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming east southeast in the morning.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 97. West southwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming east southeast in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles N Joshua Tree CA
 34.53°N 116.3°W (Elev. 3990 ft)
11:33 am PDT Aug 18, 2026
8pm PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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