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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.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed NA 4 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 21 May 02:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NNW China Lake CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North northwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °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.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83. North northwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
23 Miles NNW China Lake CA
 36.04°N 117.74°W (Elev. 3629 ft)
Last Update:
12:08 pm PDT May 21, 2024
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT May 21, 2024-6pm PDT May 28, 2024
 
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