Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

Lat: 36.46222°NLon: 116.86361°WElev: -193.0ft.

NA

97°F

36°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 28 Jul 05:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles ENE China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning July 30, 10:00am until August 2, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 100. Light southwest wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning.

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 100. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west  after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 104. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 104 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 109.

    High: 109 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 100. Light southwest wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 100. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 104. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 78.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 109.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 79.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 109.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 78.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles ENE China Lake CA
 35.85°N 117.11°W (Elev. 3675 ft)
1:08 am PDT Jul 28, 2026
5am PDT Jul 28, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 3, 2026
 
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