Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across the Great Basin and Southwest today, and exceptionally dry and windy conditions will promote rapid wildfire spread through the weekend. Scattered severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible across parts of the Ozark Plateau into lower Ohio Valley and parts of the northern Rockies into adjacent Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

CAL STATE U BAKERSFIELD (CSBFL)

Lat: 35.34661° N Lon: 119.10004° W Elev: 375.0 ft.

NA

81°F

27°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 27 Jun 08:00 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Bakersfield

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
Monday
Sunny. Highs around 90. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows around 60. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
Tuesday Through Wednesday Night
Clear. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the upper 50s.
Thursday Through Independence Day
Mostly clear. Highs 89 to 94. Lows around 60.



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310 PM PDT Sat Jun 27 2026
 
 

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