Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

92°F

33°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 30 Jun 05:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 62. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 62. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 65.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA
 35.43°N 117.22°W (Elev. 3419 ft)
2:17 pm PDT Jun 30, 2026
7pm PDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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