Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

89°F

32°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 18 Aug 12:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SW Baker CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 18, 10:00am until August 21, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. West southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 82 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 107. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 82 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 109. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.

    High: 109 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 83. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the evening.

    Low: 83 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 109.

    High: 109 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 84 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 109.

    High: 109 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 83.

    Low: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. West southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 107. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 109. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 83. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 109.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 109.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SW Baker CA
 35.09°N 116.35°W (Elev. 1565 ft)
11:33 pm PDT Aug 17, 2026
1am PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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