Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

Lat: 35.68639°NLon: 117.69°WElev: 2283.0ft.

Clear

74°F

23°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Jun 11:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Ridgecrest CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 99. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 99. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ridgecrest CA
 35.62°N 117.68°W (Elev. 2293 ft)
11:56 pm PDT Jun 30, 2026
12am PDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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