Death Valley, CA

6:29 PM PDT on May 26, 2012 (GMT -0700)
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Lon: 117.1° W
Lat: 36.4° N
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Tropical Weather: Subtropical Storm Beryl (North Atlantic) Post-Tropical Cyclone Bud (East Pacific) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, May 26, 2012. A busy day greeted parts of the country at the start of the Memorial Day weekend. First, Subtropical Storm Beryl formed off the Carolina Coast and was expected to move slowly west-southwestward toward the northeast coast of Florida. Beryl is anticipated to make landfall late Sunday evening or early Monday with tropical storm strength winds before lingering over the area through Tuesday. Northern Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia are currently suffering through an exceptional drought, so the significant rain from Beryl will help to alleviate some of the drought.

Meanwhile, an intense heat wave gripped the Southern Plains and Southeast on Saturday. This heat wave produced temperatures well into the 90s for a wide swath the country from eastern New Mexico through Georgia. Temperatures in the 90s were also observed well north into the Central Plains and Ohio Valley. Heat index values, which tell how warm the air feels, rose above 100 degrees along the Gulf Coast where the humidity was elevated. This heat wave was expected to continue and expand Sunday, with more areas warming above 100 degrees.

While no severe weather has formed by the early afternoon, there remains a slight risk of severe weather in the Plains into the evening. This severe weather can include strong thunderstorms, large hail, strong winds, and even tornadoes. Residents in the Plains should monitor local weather conditions.

The Southern Plains and Southeast rose into the 90s and 100s, while the Northeast saw temperatures in the 70s and 80s. The Southwest rose into the 80s and 90s, while the Northwest saw temperatures in the 70s.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, May 26, 2012. A busy day greeted parts of the country at the start of the Memorial Day weekend. First, Subtropical Storm Beryl formed off the Carolina Coast and was expected to move slowly west-southwestward toward the northeast coast of Florida. Beryl is anticipated to make landfall late Sunday evening or early Monday with tropical storm strength winds before lingering over the area through Tuesday. Northern Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia are currently suffering through an exceptional drought, so the significant rain from Beryl will help to alleviate some of the drought.

Meanwhile, an intense heat wave gripped the Southern Plains and Southeast on Saturday. This heat wave produced temperatures well into the 90s for a wide swath the country from eastern New Mexico through Georgia. Temperatures in the 90s were also observed well north into the Central Plains and Ohio Valley. Heat index values, which tell how warm the air feels, rose above 100 degrees along the Gulf Coast where the humidity was elevated. This heat wave was expected to continue and expand Sunday, with more areas warming above 100 degrees.

While no severe weather has formed by the early afternoon, there remains a slight risk of severe weather in the Plains into the evening. This severe weather can include strong thunderstorms, large hail, strong winds, and even tornadoes. Residents in the Plains should monitor local weather conditions.

The Southern Plains and Southeast rose into the 90s and 100s, while the Northeast saw temperatures in the 70s and 80s. The Southwest rose into the 80s and 90s, while the Northwest saw temperatures in the 70s.
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Updated 5:50 PM PDT
Elevation
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Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Temperature
57 °F
Feels Like 57 °F
Wind(mph)
2
Sunrise / Set
5:34 AM
7:57 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Clear 81 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Clear 59 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 90 | 63 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 91 | 61 °F
Clear
Wednesday
Clear 97 | 66 °F
Clear
Tomorrow is forecast to be Warmer than today.
Conditions
Pressure
 in
Visibility
-
Clouds
Moisture
Humidity
22%
Rainfall
0.09 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
57 °F
Dew Point
19 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
2 mph from SW
Wind Gust
11.0 mph
Health
UV
out of 16
Pollen
5.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
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View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KNID

Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
75 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 27
Clear
81 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
90 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
91 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
97 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
100 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
102 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
100 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
97 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Clear
97 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 PM PDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 31 70 | 21 68 | 27 60 | 30
Wind 18 mph SSW 18 mph SSW 17 mph WSW 7 mph WNW
Humidity 43% 15% 22% 32%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 44% 44% 11%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
7:57 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.08], Average RMSE [1.82]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.35], Average RMSE [1.65] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 PM PDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 28 74 | 22 79 | 27 67 | 32
Wind 6 mph WNW 5 mph ENE 2 mph SE 4 mph West
Humidity 34% 14% 14% 27%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 2% 19% 14%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:33 AM
7:58 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.27], Average RMSE [1.63]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.49], Average RMSE [2.02] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 PM PDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 37 81 | 24 85 | 22 67 | 28
Wind 4 mph SW 6 mph SSE 11 mph SW 7 mph WSW
Humidity 38% 12% 11% 22%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 11% 6% 8%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:33 AM
7:58 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.23], Average RMSE [1.98]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.71], Average RMSE [2.14] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 PM PDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 33 85 | 29 87 | 27 67 | 31
Wind 5 mph West 7 mph South 12 mph SW 7 mph West
Humidity 32% 12% 11% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 4% 4% 8%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:32 AM
7:59 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.04], Average RMSE [2.50]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.89], Average RMSE [1.78] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 PM PDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 32 90 | 26 92 | 24 74 | 34
Wind 2 mph WNW 5 mph East 3 mph SE 6 mph WNW
Humidity 30% 10% 8% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 2% 7% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:32 AM
8:00 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.80], Average RMSE [2.14]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.05], Average RMSE [1.50] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 PM PDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 36 95 | 26 95 | 21 79 | 40
Wind 7 mph NNW 6 mph NE 2 mph ESE 7 mph West
Humidity 30% 8% 7% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 8% 7% 12%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:32 AM
8:00 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.08], Average RMSE [2.30]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.24], Average RMSE [1.99] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 PM PDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 30 95 | 33 98 | 29 80 | 41
Wind 4 mph WNW 8 mph South 14 mph SW 9 mph WSW
Humidity 27% 10% 8% 24%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 8% 0% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:32 AM
8:00 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.87], Average RMSE [2.31]
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 PM PDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 31 95 | 36 95 | 33 76 | 46
Wind 7 mph WSW 10 mph SSW 16 mph SW 9 mph WSW
Humidity 24% 12% 11% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 11% 12% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:32 AM
8:00 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.78], Average RMSE [2.41]
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 PM PDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 39 90 | 45 92 | 47 73 | 40
Wind 6 mph WSW 6 mph SW 13 mph WSW 10 mph West
Humidity 31% 21% 21% 31%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% 5% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:32 AM
8:00 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.07], Average RMSE [3.28]
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 PM PDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 47 88 | 53 91 | 44 71 | 39
Wind 5 mph West 5 mph SSW 11 mph WSW 8 mph West
Humidity 45% 29% 18% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:32 AM
8:00 PM
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 PM PDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 42 88 | 51 93 | 46 73 | 44
Wind 4 mph West 4 mph SSW 11 mph WSW 8 mph West
Humidity 38% 27% 20% 35%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:32 AM
8:00 PM
Source: BestForecast at 3:09 PM PDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 45 90 | 53 93 | 46 -9998 | -9998
Wind 4 mph WNW 3 mph SSW 11 mph WSW -9998 mph North
Humidity 44% 27% 20% 31%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% % 0% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:32 AM
8:00 PM
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History & Almanac
May 26, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KNID) 89 °F 61 °F
Record (KNID) 100 °F (2005) 45 °F (2008)
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 26, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:34 AM PDT 7:57 PM PDT
Civil Twilight 5:04 AM PDT 8:27 PM PDT
Nautical Twilight 4:28 AM PDT 9:03 PM PDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:48 AM PDT 9:43 PM PDT
Moon 10:36 AM PDT (5/26) No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 22m
Length of Day
14h 23m
Tomorrow will be 1m 11s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 32% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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State Highs State Lows
82 °F
Thermal
81 °F
El Centro
80 °F
Blythe
80 °F
Imperial
79 °F
Palm Springs
28 °F
Big Bear City
31 °F
South Lake Tahoe
32 °F
Truckee-Tahoe
35 °F
Sandberg
35 °F
Blue Canyon
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Leavitt Lake 20 in 9400 ft
Leavitt Meadows 1 in 7200 ft
Sonora Pass 0 in 8800 ft
Summit Meadow 0 in 9122 ft
Monitor Pass 0 in 8350 ft
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
China Lake 71 °F Clear 5:56 PM PDT
Mercury 69 °F Partly Cloudy 5:52 PM PDT
Inyokern 72 °F Scattered Clouds 5:45 PM PDT
Indian Springs 70 °F Mostly Cloudy 5:55 PM PDT
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Flight Rule: NA
Wind Speed: 2 mph
Wind Dir: 235° (SW)
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Nationals vs. Braves 4:05 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 Thunderstorm, 92 °F
Yankees vs. Athletics 1:05 PM PDT on May 26, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 58 °F
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Philadelphia vs. Toronto FC 4:30 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 Scattered Clouds, High 77° F/ 25° C
Chicago vs. Columbus 7:00 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 85 °F
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 85 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 27, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance 8:30 AM EDT on May 31, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 56 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MesoWest Death Valley Natl Park , Death Valley, CA 82 °F 80 °F 24 °F 12% SSW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 410 ft 5:00 PM PDT MADIS
RAWS HUNTER MOUNTAIN CA, Keeler, CA 51 °F - 17 °F 26% SW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 6879 ft 5:23 PM PDT MADIS
RAWS PANAMINT CA, Death Valley, CA 57 °F - 19 °F 22% SW  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 6879 ft 5:50 PM PDT MADIS
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Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 8:27 am PDT on May 26, 2012

... All-time may record wind gust at Bishop California yesterday...

A peak wind gust of 63 mph from the north was clocked
yesterday... may 25th... at 553 PM PDT at the eastern Sierra regional
Airport in Bishop California. This set a new record for the highest
wind gust ever in may. The previous record wind gust for may was 58
mph on may 5th 1979. Wind gust records at Bishop date back to 1975.

The above information is preliminary and is subject to a final
review before being certified by the National climatic data center.


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