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

73°F

23°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jul 01:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a steady temperature around 65. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly 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

Overnight
Clear, with a steady temperature around 65. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly 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
Clear, with a low around 71.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA
 35.45°N 117.2°W (Elev. 3323 ft)
11:51 pm PDT Jun 30, 2026
2am PDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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