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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

NA

83°F

28°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 07 Sep 08:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles S Ridgecrest CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles S Ridgecrest CA
 35.48°N 117.65°W (Elev. 3389 ft)
Last Update:
8:57 pm PDT Sep 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PDT Sep 7, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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