Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

97°F

36°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 09 Aug 09:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles ESE China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 9, 11:04am until August 9, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 9, 11:04am until August 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 96. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles ESE China Lake CA
 35.61°N 117.21°W (Elev. 5207 ft)
7:39 am PDT Aug 9, 2026
11am PDT Aug 9, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 15, 2026
 
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