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Spring Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rainfall, and Snow Early This Week

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and evening from east Texas into western Alabama. Damaging winds, large hail, and a couple of tornadoes will be possible. Excessive rainfall in this area may lead to flooding as well. Late-season snow is expected over parts of the central Rockies including the Denver Metro tonight into Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

Lat: 35.68639°NLon: 117.69°WElev: 2283.0ft.

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 May 03:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles S Ridgecrest CA

Wind Advisory May 4, 05:50am until May 4, 11:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory May 4, 05:50am until May 4, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Mon

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 66 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 66. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles S Ridgecrest CA
 35.48°N 117.65°W (Elev. 3389 ft)
Last Update:
4:56 am PDT May 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PDT May 4, 2026-6pm PDT May 10, 2026
 
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