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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

Bakersfield, Meadows Field Airport (KBFL)

Lat: 35.43361°NLon: 119.05667°WElev: 509.0ft.

Clear

103°F

39°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed N 11 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 12 Jul 06:54 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Bakersfield CA

Heat Advisory July 12, 07:14pm until July 15, 11:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory July 12, 07:14pm until July 15, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 97. North wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 99. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Bakersfield CA
 35.44°N 119.07°W (Elev. 502 ft)
Last Update:
6:56 pm PDT Jul 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7pm PDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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