Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

94°F

34°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed SE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 18 Aug 01:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NW China Lake CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. North northwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. North northwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 101.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 102.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 102.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NW China Lake CA
 35.93°N 117.91°W (Elev. 3366 ft)
1:13 am PDT Aug 18, 2025
1am PDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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