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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bakersfield, Meadows Field Airport (KBFL)

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

Clear

88°F

31°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 24 Aug 10:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Bakersfield CA

Heat Advisory until August 26, 11:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory until August 26, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind becoming west 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:
6 Miles NNE Bakersfield CA
 35.45°N 118.99°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
6:56 am PDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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