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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.

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed ESE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 21 May 11:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NNE China Lake CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North northwest wind 9 to 16 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73. North northwest wind 9 to 16 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
24 Miles NNE China Lake CA
 36.05°N 117.52°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
Last Update:
12:08 pm PDT May 21, 2024
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT May 21, 2024-6pm PDT May 27, 2024
 
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