Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

103°F

39°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed ESE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 15 Jul 07:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles ENE China Lake CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 99. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 72. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. West southwest wind 8 to 17 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 99. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 72. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. West southwest wind 8 to 17 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles ENE China Lake CA
 35.95°N 117.08°W (Elev. 4062 ft)
4:22 am PDT Jul 15, 2025
7am PDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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