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Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

83°F

28°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 13 Nov 10:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NNW China Lake CA

Flood Watch November 15, 04:00am until November 16, 04:00am
Wind Advisory until November 14, 04:00am
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until November 14, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 53. North wind around 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers. Low around 42. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 53. North wind around 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers. Low around 42. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Scattered rain showers before 5am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then scattered rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NNW China Lake CA
 36.01°N 117.82°W (Elev. 4403 ft)
Last Update:
9:22 pm PST Nov 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Nov 13, 2025-6pm PST Nov 20, 2025
 
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