Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

97°F

36°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 13 Jul 07:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ENE China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning July 14, 11:00am until July 14, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 109 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 80. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest  after midnight.

    Low: 80 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Light southwest wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 111 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 108 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 104.

    High: 104 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 104.

    High: 104 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 80. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Light southwest wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 104.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 104.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 104.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 103.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles ENE China Lake CA
 35.84°N 117.34°W (Elev. 1946 ft)
4:21 am PDT Jul 13, 2025
8am PDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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