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Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Clear

76°F

24°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed NNW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 21 May 08:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NE China Lake CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. East northeast wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 8 to 17 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. East northeast wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 8 to 17 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NE China Lake CA
 35.9°N 117.41°W (Elev. 3507 ft)
Last Update:
5:23 am PDT May 21, 2024
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT May 21, 2024-6pm PDT May 27, 2024
 
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