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.

Clear

108°F

42°C

Humidity 4%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 03 Aug 02:06 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SE Ridgecrest CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 3, 02:51pm until August 8, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 3, 02:51pm until August 8, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 109 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 108 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 110.

    High: 110 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 76.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 110.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 78.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 79.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles SE Ridgecrest CA
 35.46°N 117.46°W (Elev. 2992 ft)
12:03 pm PDT Aug 3, 2026
2pm PDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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