Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport (KO26)

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

Clear

66°F

19°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jun 08:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NNW China Lake CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming south 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming south 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NNW China Lake CA
 35.98°N 117.82°W (Elev. 4528 ft)
11:32 pm PDT Jun 28, 2026
8am PDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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