Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

113°F

45°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index108°F (42°C)
Last update 06 Aug 11:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles ENE China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 6, 11:23am until August 9, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning August 6, 11:23am until August 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 75. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 96. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 98. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 96. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 75. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 98. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles ENE China Lake CA
 35.89°N 117.04°W (Elev. 5066 ft)
1:13 am PDT Aug 6, 2026
11am PDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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