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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

100°F

38°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 18 Aug 12:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Baker CA

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

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 108 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 83 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 109 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 84. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 84 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 110 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 85.

    Low: 85 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 109.

    High: 109 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 83 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 84. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 85.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 109.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 83.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 107.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82.
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:
2 Miles S Baker CA
 35.24°N 116.07°W (Elev. 945 ft)
Last Update:
11:33 am PDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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