Tropical Depression Nine in the Gulf of America; California October Heat Wave Continues

Tropical Depression Nine is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane on Thursday. Stay tuned to forecast updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday in Coastal California. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

97°F

36°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed ESE 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 06 Oct 10:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles WSW Furnace Creek CA

Extreme Heat Warning October 6, 11:02pm until October 9, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning October 6, 11:02pm until October 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 101. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 102 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 71. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 71. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 101. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 71. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Breezy.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy.
Columbus Day
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles WSW Furnace Creek CA
 36.35°N 117.47°W (Elev. 1883 ft)
3:07 pm PDT Oct 6, 2026
11pm PDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm PDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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