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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. 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

109°F

43°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index105°F (41°C)
Last update 13 Jul 11:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning July 14, 11:00am until July 14, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. Breezy.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. Breezy.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NE China Lake CA
 35.88°N 117.43°W (Elev. 4843 ft)
Last Update:
10:17 am PDT Jul 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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