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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Irwin/Barstow, Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (KBYS)

Lat: 35.28333°NLon: 116.61667°WElev: 2349.0ft.

Clear

111°F

44°C

Humidity 6%
Wind Speed SW 19 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index103°F (39°C)
Last update 02 Aug 04:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 2, 05:13pm until August 5, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 2, 05:13pm until August 5, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 112. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 112 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 113. Light southwest wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 113 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 113.

    High: 113 °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

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 112. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 113. Light southwest wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 113.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 76.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 110.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 77.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 110.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 79.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 111.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 78.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 110.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA
 35.56°N 117.45°W (Elev. 2060 ft)
Last Update:
12:48 pm PDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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