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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

93°F

34°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 02 Jul 02:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °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 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA
 35.41°N 117.17°W (Elev. 3776 ft)
Last Update:
11:32 am PDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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