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

101°F

38°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 06 Oct 06:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SW Furnace Creek CA

Extreme Heat Warning October 6, 06:18pm until October 9, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning October 6, 06:18pm until October 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable  in the morning.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 53. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 53. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SW Furnace Creek CA
 36.22°N 117.08°W (Elev. 9068 ft)
3:07 pm PDT Oct 6, 2026
6pm PDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm PDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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