Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

85°F

29°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 18 May 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles ENE China Lake CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles ENE China Lake CA
 35.85°N 117.11°W (Elev. 3675 ft)
11:32 am PDT May 18, 2026
2pm PDT May 18, 2026-6pm PDT May 24, 2026
 
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