Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

119°F

48°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed SW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index111°F (44°C)
Last update 03 Aug 07:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles ENE China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 3, 07:35pm until August 8, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 3, 07:35pm until August 8, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 104. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 104 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 104. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 104 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 107.

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

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

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 104. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 104. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 77.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 77.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 104.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles ENE China Lake CA
 35.85°N 117.11°W (Elev. 3675 ft)
12:03 pm PDT Aug 3, 2026
7pm PDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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