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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and 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 Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport (KO26)

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

Clear

61°F

16°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NNW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Jun 03:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNW China Lake CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a steady temperature around 60. North northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming south 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a steady temperature around 60. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming south 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 65.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NNW China Lake CA
 36.01°N 117.82°W (Elev. 4403 ft)
Last Update:
1:12 am PDT Jun 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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