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

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

120°F

49°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed SE 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index112°F (44°C)
Last update 15 Jul 04:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles NW China Lake CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 67. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Light southeast wind becoming south southeast 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 97. Light south wind becoming south southeast 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 67. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Light southeast wind becoming south southeast 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Light south wind becoming south southeast 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles NW China Lake CA
 35.99°N 117.93°W (Elev. 3402 ft)
2:27 pm PDT Jul 15, 2025
4pm PDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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