Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

76°F

24°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed NNE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 28 Jul 05:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles S Ridgecrest CA

Extreme Heat Warning July 30, 10:00am until August 2, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 100. South southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 65. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 101. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light southwest  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 104. Light west southwest wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 104 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 107.

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

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

    High: 109 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 100. South southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 65. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 101. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 66. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 104. Light west southwest wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 109.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles S Ridgecrest CA
 35.31°N 117.62°W (Elev. 3281 ft)
1:08 am PDT Jul 28, 2026
6am PDT Jul 28, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 3, 2026
 
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