Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

108°F

42°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed S 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 12 Jul 10:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE China Lake CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light west  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NE China Lake CA
 35.88°N 117.43°W (Elev. 4843 ft)
12:41 am PDT Jul 12, 2026
11am PDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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