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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

SR-58 - West of Cottonwood Road (CF115)

Lat: 35.35271°NLon: 118.98397°WElev: 406.0ft.

NA

87°F

31°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 13 Jul 08:31 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Bakersfield CA

Heat Advisory July 13, 08:59am until July 15, 11:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 13, 08:59am until July 15, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 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 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. 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:
Bakersfield CA
 35.38°N 119.03°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
7:56 am PDT Jul 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm PDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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