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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport (KO26)

Lat: 36.58869°NLon: 118.04939°WElev: 3710.0ft.

Clear

97°F

36°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed ESE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 18 Aug 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WNW China Lake CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. West northwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. West northwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles WNW China Lake CA
 35.81°N 117.95°W (Elev. 6070 ft)
Last Update:
11:33 am PDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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