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Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. 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

114°F

46°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index107°F (42°C)
Last update 20 Aug 03:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW Death Valley Junction CA

Extreme Heat Warning until August 23, 11:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning until August 23, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sat

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 99. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 82. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 82 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 98 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 83.

    Low: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 94 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 96. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 99. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 82. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 83.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW Death Valley Junction CA
 36.19°N 116.62°W (Elev. 4150 ft)
Last Update:
2:27 pm PDT Aug 20, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Aug 20, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 27, 2025
 
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