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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

INYOKERN (MKIYK)

Lat: 35.65884°NLon: 117.82951°WElev: 2455.0ft.

NA

97°F

36°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 02 Aug 08:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles W Ridgecrest CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 2, 09:59pm until August 3, 11:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning August 2, 09:59pm until August 3, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 79 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 78. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 99. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 79. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 98. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 80. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 99. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 79. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 78. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 99. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 79. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 80. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 99. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 81. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 99. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 99. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 82. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 99. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles W Ridgecrest CA
 35.63°N 117.91°W (Elev. 4180 ft)
Last Update:
9:48 pm PDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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