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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

93°F

34°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed WSW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 12 Jul 09:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 103. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 103 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. South southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 106 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 101. Breezy.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 72. Breezy.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 103. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. South southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 101. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. Breezy.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 71.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles ESE Ridgecrest CA
 35.48°N 117.21°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
Last Update:
4:21 pm PDT Jul 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm PDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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