Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Today from the Central Plains into the Tennessee Valley

Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds will be possible from the Ozark Plateau east into portions of the Southeast today. Rounds of heavy thunderstorms ahead of a slow moving front will continue locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding potential from the Ozarks to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys today. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Clear

86°F

30°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 12 Jul 12:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Ridgecrest CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 106. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 106 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 108 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 106. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Ridgecrest CA
 35.65°N 117.75°W (Elev. 2356 ft)
12:56 am PDT Jul 12, 2026
1am PDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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