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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Clear

92°F

33°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 20 Jun 12:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles S Ridgecrest CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 70. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles S Ridgecrest CA
 35.49°N 117.63°W (Elev. 3169 ft)
Last Update:
1:57 pm PDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm PDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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