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

21 Miles NNW China Lake CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Widespread haze between 3pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 100. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny then
    Haze

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Light south southwest wind becoming south 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 98. 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 71. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Monday
Widespread haze between 3pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 100. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Light south southwest wind becoming south 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NNW China Lake CA
 35.98°N 117.82°W (Elev. 4528 ft)
4:21 am PDT Jul 13, 2025
7am PDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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