Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

Lat: 36.46222°NLon: 116.86361°WElev: -193.0ft.

NA

119°F

48°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index111°F (44°C)
Last update 05 Aug 04:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning August 5, 04:20pm until August 9, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning August 5, 04:20pm until August 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 78 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 110 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Widespread haze between 8pm and 4am. Clear, with a low around 80. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 80 °F

    Haze

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 111 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Calm wind.

    Low: 81 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 111.

    High: 111 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 111.

    High: 111 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 78. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Widespread haze between 8pm and 4am. Clear, with a low around 80. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 111.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 111.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 109.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE China Lake CA
 35.77°N 117.57°W (Elev. 2310 ft)
1:12 pm PDT Aug 5, 2026
4pm PDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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