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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 20 Jun 09:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Light south wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 106 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Light southwest wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Light south wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Light southwest wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ridgecrest CA
 35.62°N 117.68°W (Elev. 2293 ft)
Last Update:
9:57 am PDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm PDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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