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Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Essex (EXCC1)

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

NA

70°F

21°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

43 Miles W Needles CA

Flood Watch November 15, 04:00am until November 16, 04:00am
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Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers before 1pm, then scattered showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 58. North northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 57. East wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers. Low around 48. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered showers before 1pm, then scattered showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 58. North northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 57. East wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers. Low around 48. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
43 Miles W Needles CA
 34.75°N 115.4°W (Elev. 4022 ft)
Last Update:
9:22 pm PST Nov 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Nov 13, 2025-6pm PST Nov 20, 2025
 
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