Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. 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 13%
Wind Speed ESE 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index110°F (43°C)
Last update 22 Aug 11:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NE China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 22, 11:18pm until August 23, 11:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 22, 11:18pm until August 23, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sat

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 96 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 95 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NE China Lake CA
 35.91°N 117.38°W (Elev. 3983 ft)
4:22 pm PDT Aug 22, 2025
11pm PDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 29, 2025
 
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