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Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

Lat: 35.68639°NLon: 117.69°WElev: 2283.0ft.

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed ESE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 21 May 11:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles ESE China Lake CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 57. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Breezy.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. Breezy.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 57. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 51. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 52. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles ESE China Lake CA
 35.62°N 117.18°W (Elev. 4206 ft)
Last Update:
12:08 pm PDT May 21, 2024
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT May 21, 2024-6pm PDT May 27, 2024
 
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