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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

99°F

37°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 17 Aug 10:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles NW China Lake CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 64. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 64. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 101.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 103.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 103.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles NW China Lake CA
 36.03°N 117.97°W (Elev. 3747 ft)
Last Update:
10:22 am PDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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