Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.
Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >
Current conditions at
China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)
Lat: 35.68639°NLon: 117.69°WElev: 2283.0ft.
Clear
70°F
21°C
| Humidity | 9% |
| Wind Speed | ESE 4 MPH |
| Barometer | 29.94 in (1013.89 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 9°F (-13°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 May 07:56 PM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles S Ridgecrest CA
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Ridgecrest CA
35.57°N 117.67°W (Elev. 2648 ft)
35.57°N 117.67°W (Elev. 2648 ft)
7:56 pm PDT May 18, 2026
8pm PDT May 18, 2026-6pm PDT May 25, 2026
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