Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

90°F

32°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 30 Jun 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA
 35.38°N 117.21°W (Elev. 4511 ft)
2:17 pm PDT Jun 30, 2026
4pm PDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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