Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. 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 26%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 08 Sep 08:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Death Valley Junction CA

Extreme Heat Warning September 10, 10:00am until September 10, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. East southeast wind 5 to 11 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 67. Breezy.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. East southeast wind 5 to 11 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WSW Death Valley Junction CA
 36.21°N 116.6°W (Elev. 4029 ft)
3:23 pm PDT Sep 8, 2026
9pm PDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 15, 2026
 
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