Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

102°F

39°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 19 Aug 02:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles ENE China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning until August 21, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning until August 21, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 14 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 14 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 72. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 14 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 14 mph becoming south in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
32 Miles ENE China Lake CA
 35.92°N 117.13°W (Elev. 6542 ft)
12:01 am PDT Aug 19, 2026
2am PDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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