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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

69°F

21°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 02 Jul 06:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SE Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles SE Ridgecrest CA
 35.42°N 117.31°W (Elev. 3878 ft)
Last Update:
11:32 pm PDT Jul 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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