Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

117°F

47°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index110°F (43°C)
Last update 15 Jul 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles NW China Lake CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 104. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 104 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 66. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 98. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 97. Light south wind becoming south southeast 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 104. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 66. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Light south wind becoming south southeast 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles NW China Lake CA
 36.04°N 117.94°W (Elev. 3383 ft)
2:27 pm PDT Jul 15, 2025
2pm PDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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