Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

115°F

46°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed SSE 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index112°F (44°C)
Last update 17 Aug 03:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SW Furnace Creek CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 18, 10:00am until August 21, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 6 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SW Furnace Creek CA
 36.22°N 117.08°W (Elev. 9068 ft)
1:37 pm PDT Aug 17, 2026
4pm PDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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