Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Irwin/Barstow, Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (KBYS)

Lat: 35.28333°NLon: 116.61667°WElev: 2349.0ft.

Clear

93°F

34°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 23 Aug 01:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ENE China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 23, 02:53am until August 23, 11:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 23, 02:53am until August 23, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sat

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 85 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then scattered showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 104. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 104 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers between 11pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 84 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 106. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 106 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then scattered showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 83 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 103. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 103 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 81 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 85. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then scattered showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 104. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 106. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then scattered showers between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 103. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 100.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 99.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles ENE China Lake CA
 35.77°N 117.38°W (Elev. 1713 ft)
2:27 am PDT Aug 23, 2025
2am PDT Aug 23, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 29, 2025
 
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