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Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

Lat: 35.68639°NLon: 117.69°WElev: 2283.0ft.

Clear

77°F

25°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 21 May 08:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Ridgecrest CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 94. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Ridgecrest CA
 35.62°N 117.68°W (Elev. 2293 ft)
Last Update:
9:57 pm PDT May 21, 2024
Forecast Valid:
10pm PDT May 21, 2024-6pm PDT May 28, 2024
 
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