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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Irwin/Barstow, Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (KBYS)

Lat: 35.28333°NLon: 116.61667°WElev: 2349.0ft.

Clear

91°F

33°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed ESE 16 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 12 May 07:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles E China Lake CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 11 to 16 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. Breezy.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 11 to 16 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles E China Lake CA
 35.7°N 117.39°W (Elev. 1627 ft)
Last Update:
12:01 pm PDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PDT May 12, 2026-6pm PDT May 19, 2026
 
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