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

24 Miles NNE China Lake CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 12 to 17 mph becoming light west southwest  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 12 to 17 mph becoming light west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles NNE China Lake CA
 36.05°N 117.52°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
2:27 pm PDT Jul 15, 2025
3pm PDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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