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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Partly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed NE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 02:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles S Ridgecrest CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts 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:
2:56 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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