Fire Weather Conditions in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat is waning over the Pacific Northwest. Dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather to the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Essex (EXCC1)

Lat: 34.67235° N Lon: 115.16693° W Elev: 2644.0 ft.

NA

72°F

22°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Aug 02:00 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Cadiz Basin

Today
Sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 100 in twentynine palms...91 to 94 around yucca valley...around 95 near joshua tree. East winds up to 5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows 80 to 83 in twentynine palms... 73 to 76 around yucca valley...around 77 near joshua tree. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs 91 to 94 in twentynine palms...84 to 87 around yucca valley and near joshua tree. West winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 80 in twentynine palms...69 to 72 around yucca valley...around 73 near joshua tree. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny. Highs around 100 in twentynine palms...91 to 94 around yucca valley...around 95 near joshua tree. West winds up to 10 mph.
Friday Night Through Sunday
Clear. Lows 80 to 83 in twentynine palms...73 to 76 around yucca valley and near joshua tree. Highs 102 to 105 in twentynine palms...95 to 98 around yucca valley and near joshua tree.
Sunday Night Through Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 80 to 83 in twentynine palms...73 to 76 around yucca valley and near joshua tree. Highs 105 to 108 in twentynine palms...around 100 around yucca valley and near joshua tree.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 101 to 104 in twentynine palms... 94 to 97 around yucca valley...around 98 near joshua tree.



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