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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

77°F

25°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed S 16 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 29 Jun 09:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SE Ridgecrest CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Breezy.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Breezy.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Breezy.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 68.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles SE Ridgecrest CA
 35.37°N 117.35°W (Elev. 3383 ft)
Last Update:
11:32 am PDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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