Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bakersfield, Meadows Field Airport (KBFL)

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

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	NNW 4 MPH
Barometer	29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Jun 04:20 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

Shafter CA

Today
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 59 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 98 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 101 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 101 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 92. 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 59. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 62. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

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.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

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