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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jul 05:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles ESE China Lake CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles ESE China Lake CA
 35.61°N 117.21°W (Elev. 5207 ft)
Last Update:
12:41 am PDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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