Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

84°F

29°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 13 Jul 07:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 98. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 75. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. Breezy.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 98. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 75. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. Breezy.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA
 35.38°N 117.21°W (Elev. 4511 ft)
4:21 am PDT Jul 13, 2025
8am PDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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