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Tropical Depression Nine in the Gulf of America; California October Heat Wave Continues

Tropical Depression Nine is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane on Thursday. Stay tuned to forecast updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday in Coastal California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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 16%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 06 Oct 07:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles NE China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning October 6, 07:56pm until October 9, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning October 6, 07:56pm until October 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 72. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Breezy.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Breezy.
Columbus Day
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
33 Miles NE China Lake CA
 36.03°N 117.18°W (Elev. 3146 ft)
Last Update:
3:07 pm PDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm PDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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