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

105°F

41°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed SE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 15 Jul 09:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles NE China Lake CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 64. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 64. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
33 Miles NE China Lake CA
 35.98°N 117.14°W (Elev. 6565 ft)
4:22 am PDT Jul 15, 2025
9am PDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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