Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

90°F

32°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 09 Sep 02:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NE China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning September 10, 10:00am until September 10, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Breezy.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NE China Lake CA
 35.9°N 117.41°W (Elev. 3507 ft)
12:32 am PDT Sep 9, 2026
3am PDT Sep 9, 2026-6pm PDT Sep 15, 2026
 
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