Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Irwin/Barstow, Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (KBYS)

Lat: 35.28333°NLon: 116.61667°WElev: 2349.0ft.

Clear

94°F

34°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 15 Jul 09:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles SSE Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 102. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 100. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 101. South southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 102. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 100. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 101. South southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 101.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 103.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 101.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles SSE Ridgecrest CA
 35.28°N 117.45°W (Elev. 2592 ft)
10:22 am PDT Jul 15, 2025
11am PDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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