Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Clear

66°F

19°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed NE 13 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 05 Mar 02:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW China Lake CA

High Wind Watch March 6, 10:00pm until March 7, 10:00pm
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High Wind Watch
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 37. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Wind chill values as low as 32 early. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 37. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Wind chill values as low as 32 early. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 42. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW China Lake CA
 35.68°N 117.7°W (Elev. 2231 ft)
2:57 pm PST Mar 5, 2026
3pm PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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