Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

76°F

24°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 14 Nov 03:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NE China Lake CA

Flood Watch November 15, 04:00am until November 16, 04:00am
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Flood Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 54. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 57. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely.  Low around 48. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 54. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 57. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely. Low around 48. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NE China Lake CA
 35.89°N 117.37°W (Elev. 3497 ft)
3:22 am PST Nov 14, 2025
3am PST Nov 14, 2025-6pm PST Nov 20, 2025
 
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