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

102°F

39°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 13 Jul 08:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WNW China Lake CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 104. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 104 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 83. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 83 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. West northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 103. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 103 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 104. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 83. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. West northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 103. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles WNW China Lake CA
 35.86°N 117.9°W (Elev. 3406 ft)
4:21 am PDT Jul 13, 2025
8am PDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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