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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport (KO26)

Lat: 36.58869°NLon: 118.04939°WElev: 3710.0ft.

Clear

86°F

30°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 21 May 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles WNW China Lake CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West southwest wind 11 to 18 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 13 to 18 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 12 to 17 mph becoming west northwest 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. Breezy.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West southwest wind 11 to 18 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 13 to 18 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 12 to 17 mph becoming west northwest 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. Breezy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 52. Breezy.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles WNW China Lake CA
 35.87°N 117.96°W (Elev. 5207 ft)
Last Update:
12:41 pm PDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT May 21, 2026-6pm PDT May 28, 2026
 
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