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Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

INYOKERN (MKIYK)

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

NA

84°F

29°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 16 May 10:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Ridgecrest CA

Red Flag Warning May 16, 12:11pm until May 17, 11:00pm
High Wind Warning May 16, 12:11pm until May 17, 11:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning May 16, 12:11pm until May 17, 11:00pm
    High Wind Warning May 16, 12:11pm until May 17, 11:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 78 °F⇓

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 30 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy
    then Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a temperature falling to around 73 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 30 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Ridgecrest CA
 35.67°N 117.92°W (Elev. 4019 ft)
Last Update:
11:56 am PDT May 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT May 16, 2026-6pm PDT May 22, 2026
 
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