Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Partly Cloudy

109°F

43°C

Humidity 4%
Wind Speed SSW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 03 Aug 02:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 3, 04:13pm until August 8, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 3, 04:13pm until August 8, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 104. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 104 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

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

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 104. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 104.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
34 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA
 35.45°N 117.09°W (Elev. 3438 ft)
12:03 pm PDT Aug 3, 2026
4pm PDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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