Ridgecrest, CA

10:09 PM PDT on May 22, 2013 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 2356 ft
Lon: 117.7° W
Lat: 35.6° N
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Active Advisory: Wind Advisory,  Air Quality Alert (US Severe Weather) Active Notice: Public Information Statement
Tropical Weather: Invest 91E (East Pacific)
News
Tornado Survivor: 'It Took 30 Seconds For It All to Be Gone'
May 22, 2013
Moore, Okla. tornado survivor Bernie Morris recalls the chaos and devastation of the May 20 twister that struck the area.
Okla. Tornado Damage Could Top $2 Billion
May 22, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on recovery and clean-up in the wake of the deadly EF-5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
Tornado Doctor Sees "Utter Destruction"
May 22, 2013
When a rare EF5 tornado hit Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon, the citys medical professionals ran toward the destruction not away from it.
After the Storm: Deadly Flesh-Eating Infections?
May 22, 2013
For survivors of Mondays devastating tornado that killed at least 24 and injured 120 more in suburban Oklahoma, the health threat might not end with the storm.
Flooding Affects 3 Northeastern N.D. Communities
May 22, 2013
More flooding became a nuisance in North Dakota, creating worries of a possible dam break.
Joplin's New Hospital is First of Its Kind
May 22, 2013
Two years after the EF5 tornado wrecked St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, construction continues on a new, sturdier hospital.
Joplin and Moore Chillingly Similar
May 22, 2013
Photos reveal the terror after an EF5 tornado slammed Joplin in May 2011.
Jersey Shore Readies for Post-Sandy Summer
May 22, 2013
The Jersey Shore has made a remarkable comeback after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Now, it's ready to welcome tourists back to its shores.
Interactive: Damage Path of Moore Tornado
May 22, 2013
Interactive map shows survey results from the National Weather Service.
Parents Face Tough Choice When Tornadoes Near
May 22, 2013
With an ominous storm approaching, parents in Moore, Okla. had a heart-breaking choice to make:
Rescue Worker Doesn't Give Up Despite Odds
May 22, 2013
The possibility that one child was left in the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School kept rescue crews working to sift through debris late Tuesday night.
No New Funds Needed for Okla. Tornado Recovery
May 22, 2013
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
Teachers Credited With Saving Students in Okla.
May 21, 2013
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.
Oklahoma Tornado From Space (PHOTOS)
May 21, 2013
Here are NASA and NOAA satellite views of the powerful storm system that spawned the Moore, Okla. tornado.
Sports World Keeps Eye on Oklahoma Tornado
May 21, 2013
Even the sports world had a moment of reflection after the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
Miles and Minutes: Okla. Tornado By the Numbers
May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
Moore, Okla. Tornado a Rare EF5
May 22, 2013
EF5/F5 tornadoes are rare, but Moore has seen two of them in the past 15 years.
Power of Moore Tornado Dwarfs Hiroshima Atomic Bomb
May 21, 2013
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
Weather Imagery Reveals Oklahoma Tornado
May 21, 2013
The Moore, Oklahoma tornado showed up vividly on satellite and radar.
PTSD Risk after the Oklahoma Tornado
May 21, 2013
In the wake of Mondays devastating tornado that ravaged the town of Moore, Okla., survivors are likely to feel incredible shock and numbness.
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 23, 2013. A strong, large storm will continue making its way through the eastern third of the country on Thursday, producing more, active weather east of the Mississippi Valley. While the active weather is not likely to produce the severe thunderstorms that have greeted the country over the past several days, scattered thunderstorms will be likely, especially in the Southeast. In addition, moderate to occasionally heavy rain will move through the Northeast, followed by cool showers in the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest.

Meanwhile, some moisture pushing into the Southern Plains could possibly instigate some severe thunderstorms in northern Texas and western Oklahoma. Due to this possibility, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe weather in the area for Thursday. This means residents in the area should prepare as if severe weather will develop, making any necessary preparations to protect life and property.

Also, a seasonably strong low pressure system will linger over the Pacific Northwest today, allowing wet weather to continue in the area. While rain will be the overwhelming precipitation due to this storm, a few snow showers will be possible in the higher elevations of the Cascades.

Additionally, rain will also spread as far east as central Montana.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Southern Plains will rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see similar temperatures.
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 23, 2013. A strong, large storm will continue making its way through the eastern third of the country on Thursday, producing more, active weather east of the Mississippi Valley. While the active weather is not likely to produce the severe thunderstorms that have greeted the country over the past several days, scattered thunderstorms will be likely, especially in the Southeast. In addition, moderate to occasionally heavy rain will move through the Northeast, followed by cool showers in the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest.

Meanwhile, some moisture pushing into the Southern Plains could possibly instigate some severe thunderstorms in northern Texas and western Oklahoma. Due to this possibility, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe weather in the area for Thursday. This means residents in the area should prepare as if severe weather will develop, making any necessary preparations to protect life and property.

Also, a seasonably strong low pressure system will linger over the Pacific Northwest today, allowing wet weather to continue in the area. While rain will be the overwhelming precipitation due to this storm, a few snow showers will be possible in the higher elevations of the Cascades.

Additionally, rain will also spread as far east as central Montana.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Southern Plains will rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see similar temperatures.
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Ridgecrest Weather at a Glance

Updated 9:56 PM PDT
Weather Station
China Lake (KNID)
Elevation
2283 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
66 °F
Feels Like 66 °F
Wind(mph)
21
Sunrise / Set
5:40 AM
7:54 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Clear 50 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 84 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Clear 54 °F
Clear
Friday
Partly Cloudy 90 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Partly Cloudy 84 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 88 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.57 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
19%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KNID 230456Z 21018KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A2962 RMK AO2 PK WND 21026/0416 SLP013 T01891056 $
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
66 °F
75,79,83,85,87,87,85,83,81,77,74,70,68
Dew Point
22 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
21 mph from SSW
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
6.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Wind Advisory in effect until 5 am PDT Thursday...

Weather Forecast for Ridgecrest CA

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KNID

Thursday, 23
Clear
84 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Partly Cloudy
90 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
84 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
88 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Partly Cloudy
86 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 28
Clear
86 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 29
Clear
88 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Clear
79 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 31
Clear
84 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 1
Clear
86 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 7:48 PM PDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 17 79 | 10 77 | 9 62 | 19
Wind 6 mph SW 13 mph SSW 17 mph SW 8 mph SSW
Humidity 24% 7% 7% 18%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 4% 6% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
7:54 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.43], Average RMSE [2.14]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.65], Average RMSE [1.87] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:48 PM PDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 18 77 | 19 84 | 19 61 | 28
Wind 5 mph SW 5 mph SE 14 mph SSW 9 mph WSW
Humidity 20% 11% 9% 27%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 62% 15% 13% 6%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
7:55 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.17], Average RMSE [2.63]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.55], Average RMSE [2.00] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:48 PM PDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 26 80 | 26 79 | 23 63 | 28
Wind 6 mph WSW 14 mph South 16 mph SW 9 mph SW
Humidity 27% 13% 12% 25%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 26% 20% 7% 2%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
7:55 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.08], Average RMSE [2.65]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.22], Average RMSE [2.40] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:48 PM PDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 24 79 | 21 84 | 24 64 | 26
Wind 7 mph WSW 8 mph SW 14 mph WSW 9 mph West
Humidity 25% 11% 10% 22%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 31% 11% 0%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
7:56 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.82], Average RMSE [2.63]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.93], Average RMSE [2.61] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:48 PM PDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 26 80 | 27 81 | 31 65 | 36
Wind 6 mph West 4 mph South 13 mph WSW 10 mph West
Humidity 28% 13% 17% 34%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 75% 31% 65%
Conditions Clear Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
7:57 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.12], Average RMSE [2.53]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.59], Average RMSE [3.36] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:48 PM PDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 36 81 | 33 80 | 38 64 | 42
Wind 7 mph WNW 5 mph SW 11 mph WSW 9 mph West
Humidity 40% 16% 22% 42%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 33% 25% 43%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
7:58 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.86], Average RMSE [4.81]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.59], Average RMSE [3.69] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:48 PM PDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 33 81 | 21 79 | 24 65 | 30
Wind 10 mph West 15 mph WSW 23 mph WSW 14 mph WSW
Humidity 34% 11% 13% 27%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% 18% 15% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
7:58 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.73], Average RMSE [4.48]
Source: BestForecast at 7:48 PM PDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 24 72 | 22 73 | 22 60 | 27
Wind 10 mph WSW 5 mph West 11 mph West 9 mph WNW
Humidity 24% 15% 14% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 16% 10% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
7:59 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.12], Average RMSE [5.20]
Source: BestForecast at 7:48 PM PDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 31 77 | 24 71 | 19 61 | 26
Wind 6 mph NW 4 mph WNW 10 mph West 8 mph WNW
Humidity 47% 13% 13% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:00 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.24], Average RMSE [4.68]
Source: BestForecast at 7:48 PM PDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 29 79 | 24 81 | 18 62 | 24
Wind 5 mph NW 3 mph WNW 9 mph West 7 mph WNW
Humidity 35% 12% 9% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:00 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:48 PM PDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 29 83 | 24 84 | 22 63 | 26
Wind 5 mph NW 2 mph WNW 9 mph West 7 mph WNW
Humidity 30% 11% 9% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 23, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 87 °F 59 °F
Record 104 °F (2000) 43 °F (2002)
Yesterday 97 °F 61 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
Mammoth Lakes, California 143 miles 3.0 11:53 AM PDT
2013-05-17
Pine Mountain Club, California 101 miles 3.2 3:04 AM PDT
2013-05-16
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 22, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:40 AM PDT 7:54 PM PDT
Civil Twilight 5:11 AM PDT 8:23 PM PDT
Nautical Twilight 4:36 AM PDT 8:58 PM PDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:58 AM PDT 9:37 PM PDT
Moon 5:26 PM PDT (5/22) 3:42 AM PDT (5/22)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 11m
Length of Day
14h 13m
Tomorrow will be 1m 19s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 94% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waxing Gibbous
May 24
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May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
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State Highs State Lows
102 °F
El Centro
102 °F
Needles
102 °F
Thermal
102 °F
Blythe
100 °F
Imperial
24 °F
Alturas
25 °F
Montague
28 °F
Weaverville
32 °F
Trinity Center
33 °F
Truckee-Tahoe
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Leavitt Lake 59 in 9400 ft
Leavitt Meadows 1 in 7200 ft
Summit Meadow 1 in 9122 ft
Ebbetts Pass 0 in 8700 ft
Monitor Pass 2 in 8350 ft
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
China Lake 66 °F Clear 9:56 PM PDT
Inyokern 75 °F Partly Cloudy 6:50 PM PDT
Edwards AFB North Base 58 °F Clear 9:55 PM PDT
Mojave 55 °F Clear 9:55 PM PDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KNID)
Wind Speed: 18.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 210° (SSW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KNID 230456Z 21018KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A2962 RMK AO2 PK WND 21026/0416 SLP013 T01891056 $

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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Ridgecrest Heights, CA 93555, Ridgecrest, CA 64.8 °F - 24 °F 21% SW  at  21.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2392 ft 8:58 PM PDT Normal  
City Hall, Ridgecrest, CA 64.6 °F - 25 °F 22% SSW  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2315 ft 10:09 PM PDT Rapid Fire
SW Ridgecrest, Ridgecrest, CA 62.8 °F - 27 °F 26% South  at  33.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2475 ft 10:08 PM PDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Ridgecrest CA , Ridgecrest, CA 63 °F - 28 °F 26% SSW  at  24 mph 0.00 in / hr 2463 ft 9:42 PM PDT MADIS
College Hts off W. Kendall, Ridgecrest, CA 63.2 °F - 24 °F 22% SSW  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2460 ft 10:05 PM PDT Normal  
Indian Wells Valley, Ridgecrest, CA 65.1 °F - 25 °F 22% South  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2333 ft 10:00 PM PDT Normal
Drummond between Brady and Mahan, Ridgecrest, CA 65.5 °F - 21 °F 18% North  at  21.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2337 ft 10:05 PM PDT Normal
5 miles West of town, Ridgecrest, CA 65.2 °F - 21 °F 18% SW  at  17.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2400 ft 10:04 PM PDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Inyokern CA , Inyokern, CA 66 °F - 20 °F 17% SW  at  19 mph 0.00 in / hr 2479 ft 9:43 PM PDT MADIS
NonFedAWOS INYOKERN , Pearsonville, CA 68 °F - 19 °F 16% SW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 2455 ft 8:55 PM PDT MADIS
Tower8 China Lake, China Lake, CA 68.0 °F - - 20% West  at  15.0 mph - / hr 2184 ft 10:08 PM PDT Normal  
J75 China Lake, China Lake, CA 63.0 °F - - 24% SE  at  10.0 mph - / hr 2837 ft 10:08 PM PDT Normal  
FAR site, Cantil, CA 61.0 °F - 30 °F 31% WSW  at  22.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2000 ft 10:00 PM PDT Normal
Red Rock Canyon, Cantil, CA 59.6 °F - 24 °F 26% South  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2592 ft 10:09 PM PDT Normal  
RBW China Lake, China Lake, CA 64.0 °F - - 16% NW  at  25.0 mph - / hr 2396 ft 10:08 PM PDT Normal  
RAWS INDIAN WELLS CANYON CA, Inyokern, CA 59 °F - 16 °F 18% WNW  at  33 mph 0.02 in / hr 4000 ft 9:26 PM PDT MADIS
RAWS SQUAW SPRINGS CA, Red Mountain, CA 57 °F - 21 °F 24% West  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 3661 ft 8:51 PM PDT MADIS
RAWS LAURAL MOUNTAIN CA, Randsburg, CA 53 °F - 15 °F 22% SW  at  26 mph 0.00 in / hr 4390 ft 9:26 PM PDT MADIS
Laurel China Lake, China Lake, CA 51.0 °F - - 33% West  at  45.0 mph - / hr 4475 ft 10:08 PM PDT Normal  
RAWS FIVE MILE CA, Little Lake, CA 68 °F - -10 °F 4% WNW  at  41 mph 0.00 in / hr 4149 ft 9:26 PM PDT MADIS
RAWS BLUE MAX CA, Inyokern, CA 53 °F - 16 °F 23% WNW  at  33 mph 0.00 in / hr 5350 ft 9:32 PM PDT MADIS
RAWS WALKER PASS EAST CA, Onyx, CA 48 °F 43 °F 27 °F 43% NW  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 5216 ft 9:25 PM PDT MADIS
RAWS WALKER PASS CA, Onyx, CA 48 °F 46 °F 30 °F 50% NNW  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 5571 ft 9:00 PM PDT MADIS
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:48 PM PDT on May 22, 2013

... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 5 am PDT Thursday...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 5 am PDT Thursday for the
Kern County mountains and deserts.

* Winds: westerly 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 55 mph
through and below desert facing passes and canyons. Other
desert areas will have gusts from 35 to 40 mph.

* Timing: winds will continue through early Thursday morning.

* Locations include: Highway 178 through and below Walker
Pass... Highway 58 through and below Tehachapi Pass including
the city of Mojave... and Highway 14 from Rosamond to Indian
Wells Canyon. Gusty winds are also likely on Highway 58 from
Mojave to Kramer Junction... and U.S. 395 from Inyokern to
Kramer Junction.

* Impacts: strong wind gusts can impair driving ability and can
steer a high profile vehicle off the Road. Visibilities can
be reduced by blowing dust and sand.

* For a detailed view of the hazard area... visit
http://www.Wrh.NOAA.Gov/wrh/whv/?Wfo=hnx.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that gusts of 45 mph or more are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.



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Air Quality Alert
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 10:34 AM PDT on May 22, 2013

The valley air district has issued a health cautionary statement
for Merced... Fresno... Kings... Tulare... and the valley portion of
Kern counties from Wednesday afternoon through this evening due
to blowing dust caused by windy conditions.

Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health
problems... aggravate lung disease... cause asthma attacks and
acute bronchitis and increase risk of respiratory infections. In
people with heart disease... short-term exposure to particle
pollution has been linked to heart attacks and arrhythmia/S...
according to the U.S. Environmental protection agency. Children
and elderly people are also more susceptible to consequences of
high particulate levels.

Stay indoors if possible. Avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor
physical activities to reduce the affects of unhealthy air.



1034 am PDT Wed may 22 2013

The valley air district has issued a health cautionary statement
for Merced... Fresno... Kings... Tulare... and the valley portion of
Kern counties from Wednesday afternoon through this evening due
to blowing dust caused by windy conditions.

Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health
problems... aggravate lung disease... cause asthma attacks and
acute bronchitis and increase risk of respiratory infections. In
people with heart disease... short-term exposure to particle
pollution has been linked to heart attacks and arrhythmia/S...
according to the U.S. Environmental protection agency. Children
and elderly people are also more susceptible to consequences of
high particulate levels.

Stay indoors if possible. Avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor
physical activities to reduce the affects of unhealthy air.


Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 6:59 PM EDT on May 22, 2013

...Highest Winds In The Past Hour...


... Location... ... time... ... wind...
blue Max (raws) 332 PM may 22 37 mph

... California...

... Kern County...
SW Ridgecrest (2315 ft)(aprswxnet) 312 PM may 22 53 mph
Mojave Nat test pilot (aprswxnet) 257 PM may 22 48 mph
Jawbone visitor center (aprswxnet) 346 PM may 22 47 mph
bird sprngs-wylies knob (7466 ft)(raws) 327 PM may 22 47 mph
China Lake ASOS (2230 ft)(asos) 209 PM may 22 47 mph
Mojave AWOS (2785 ft)(awos) 315 PM may 22 45 mph
Jawbone Canyon RAWS (4300 ft)(goes) 314 PM may 22 45 mph
west Rosamond (2410 ft)(aprswxnet) 324 PM may 22 44 mph
Cache creek chp (3622 ft)(aprswxnet) 316 PM may 22 44 mph
1 WNW Ridgecrest (701 ft)(aprscsvparse) 330 PM may 22 43 mph
northwest Mojave (2870 ft)(aprswxnet) 307 PM may 22 41 mph
Inyokern cwop (2480 ft)(aprswxnet) 313 PM may 22 41 mph
Edwards AFB (2278 ft)(asos) 307 PM may 22 40 mph
laural mountain (4390 ft)(goes) 326 PM may 22 40 mph
3 SW Ridgecrest (2391 ft)(aprswxnet) 337 PM may 22 39 mph
Mountain Mesa (3141 ft)(raws) 318 PM may 22 39 mph
Ridgecrest (2464 ft)(aprswxnet) 322 PM may 22 38 mph
Boron (2457 ft)(aprswxnet) 300 PM may 22 37 mph


Observations are collected from a variety of sources with varying
equipment and exposures. Not all data listed is considered official. The
National Weather Service thanks its private and public partners for
providing US with this data.


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