Western Heat Wave Continues; Watching the Gulf of Mexico
A dangerous heat wave will continue to bring record temperatures to much of the West through this week. A tropical disturbance in the southwest Gulf of Mexico will likely form into a tropical depression late this week over the central or northwestern Gulf of Mexico. Heavy rain could begin to impact portions of the northern Gulf Coast on Friday. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)
Lat: 35.68639°NLon: 117.69°WElev: 2283ft.
Partly Cloudy
115°F
46°C
| Humidity | 4% |
| Wind Speed | NNW 6 MPH |
| Barometer | 29.86 in (1011.18 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 27°F (-3°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 105°F (41°C) |
| Last update | 16 Jun 01:56 PM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
4 Miles SW China Lake CA
Excessive Heat Warning until June 19, 08:00pm
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NOW until
8:00pm Sat
Excessive Heat Warning
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This
AfternoonHot
High: 115 °F
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Tonight
Mostly Cloudy
Low: 78 °F
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Thursday
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance RainHigh: 114 °F
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Thursday
Night
Partly Cloudy
Low: 78 °F
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Friday
Hot
High: 113 °F
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Friday
Night
Mostly Clear
Low: 78 °F
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Saturday
Hot
High: 113 °F
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Saturday
Night
Clear
Low: 75 °F
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 115. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly clear toward daybreak, with a low around 78. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 114. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 113. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 113. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Additional Forecasts and Information
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW China Lake CA
35.68°N 117.7°W (Elev. 2231 ft)
35.68°N 117.7°W (Elev. 2231 ft)
1:57 pm PDT Jun 16, 2021
2pm PDT Jun 16, 2021-6pm PDT Jun 22, 2021
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