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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

116°F

47°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index108°F (42°C)
Last update 12 Jul 07:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles N China Lake CA

Extreme Heat Warning July 14, 11:00am until July 14, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 6 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Breezy.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 6 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Breezy.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles N China Lake CA
 36.14°N 117.68°W (Elev. 6365 ft)
Last Update:
4:21 pm PDT Jul 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm PDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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