Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bakersfield, Meadows Field Airport (KBFL)

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

Clear

87°F

31°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed N 9 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 27 Jul 10:54 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Bakersfield CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 67. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 99. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly 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

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 67. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 99. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly 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.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 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)
10:56 pm PDT Jul 27, 2026
11pm PDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 3, 2026
 
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