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Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport (KO26)

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

Clear

100°F

38°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed SE 12 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 25 Aug 02:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NW China Lake CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. West northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. West northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NW China Lake CA
 35.92°N 117.94°W (Elev. 6020 ft)
Last Update:
11:33 am PDT Aug 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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