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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. 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.

Partly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 24 Aug 07:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Ridgecrest CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 24, 09:07am until August 28, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 24, 09:07am until August 28, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 108 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 108 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. Light west southwest wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 109 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 109.

    High: 109 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. Light south southwest wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. Light west southwest wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 109.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 108. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 74. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Ridgecrest CA
 35.59°N 117.4°W (Elev. 1880 ft)
Last Update:
7:28 am PDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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