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Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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 15%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 25 Aug 08:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles ENE China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 25, 09:08am until August 28, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 25, 09:08am until August 28, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 99 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 101. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 100. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 101. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 100. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 99.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Breezy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles ENE China Lake CA
 35.85°N 117.11°W (Elev. 3675 ft)
Last Update:
1:08 am PDT Aug 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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