Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Irwin/Barstow, Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (KBYS)

Lat: 35.28333°NLon: 116.61667°WElev: 2349.0ft.

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed ENE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 26 Aug 06:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles SW Baker CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 26, 07:21am until August 28, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 26, 07:21am until August 28, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 110 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 85. West southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 85 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 109. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 109 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 85. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 85 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 107. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 83.

    Low: 83 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Breezy.

    Low: 81 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 85. West southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 109. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 85. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 107. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 83.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 103.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Breezy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 100.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles SW Baker CA
 35.02°N 116.34°W (Elev. 1762 ft)
2:59 am PDT Aug 26, 2026
7am PDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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