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 >

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

20 Miles SW Death Valley Junction CA

Extreme Heat Warning October 6, 07:26pm until October 9, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning October 6, 07:26pm until October 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light north northeast wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 65. Light northeast wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light north northeast wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Breezy.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Columbus Day
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SW Death Valley Junction CA
 36.08°N 116.63°W (Elev. 4895 ft)
3:07 pm PDT Oct 6, 2026
7pm PDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm PDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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