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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

WX6HNX-13 Jawbone Cyn (AU205)

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

NA

78°F

26°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed N 9 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 07 Aug 05:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles S Ridgecrest CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 7, 06:07am until August 9, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning August 7, 06:07am until August 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 97. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles S Ridgecrest CA
 35.34°N 117.68°W (Elev. 4531 ft)
Last Update:
5:56 am PDT Aug 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Aug 7, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 13, 2026
 
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