Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

WX6HNX-13 Jawbone Cyn (AU205)

Lat: 35.30133°NLon: 118.00133°WElev: 2153.71ft.

NA

91°F

33°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 04 Aug 01:39 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles S Ridgecrest CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 4, 01:58am until August 5, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning August 4, 01:58am until August 5, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 99. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 99. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 99. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 99. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles S Ridgecrest CA
 35.34°N 117.68°W (Elev. 4531 ft)
12:57 am PDT Aug 4, 2026
1am PDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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