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° N Lon: 118.98397° W Elev: 406.0 ft.

NA

103°F

39°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed NNW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 12 Jul 07:31 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Bakersfield

Tonight
Clear. Lows 68 to 74. North winds up to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs around 103. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows 70 to 76. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
Monday
Sunny. Highs around 104. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows 70 to 76. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Clear. Highs around 102. Lows 64 to 70.
Wednesday Through Thursday Night
Clear. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows 63 to 69.
Friday Through Saturday
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the upper 60s.



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701 PM PDT Sat Jul 12 2025
 
 

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