Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Mostly Cloudy

58°F

14°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Nov 12:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers, mainly after 4pm.  High near 47. Southwest wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 41. South wind 8 to 16 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers, mainly after 4pm. High near 47. Southwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 41. South wind 8 to 16 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA
 35.38°N 117.21°W (Elev. 4511 ft)
1:26 pm PST Nov 20, 2025
1pm PST Nov 20, 2025-6pm PST Nov 26, 2025
 
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