Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

WX6HNX-13 Jawbone Cyn (AU205)

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

NA

94°F

34°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed N 8 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 08 Sep 02:27 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SW Ridgecrest CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 96. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 63. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles SW Ridgecrest CA
 35.41°N 117.84°W (Elev. 3770 ft)
1:57 pm PDT Sep 8, 2026
2pm PDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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