Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

109°F

43°C

Humidity 5%
Wind Speed SW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 03 Aug 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 3, 04:55pm until August 8, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 3, 04:55pm until August 8, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 112. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 112 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 112. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 112 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 114.

    High: 114 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 111.

    High: 111 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 112. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 112. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 114.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 77.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 111.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 78.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 112.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 111.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Breezy.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA
 35.56°N 117.45°W (Elev. 2060 ft)
12:03 pm PDT Aug 3, 2026
4pm PDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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