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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

CW9763 Inyokern (C9763)

Lat: 35.627°NLon: 117.8005°WElev: 2480.0ft.

NA

93°F

34°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed WSW 7 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 12 Jul 10:03 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Ridgecrest CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 109 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 111 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 74. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 74. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Ridgecrest CA
 35.57°N 117.67°W (Elev. 2648 ft)
Last Update:
9:56 pm PDT Jul 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm PDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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