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 >

Current conditions at

WOFFORD HEIGHTS (WFHC1)

Lat: 35.72167° N Lon: 118.49889° W Elev: 3935.0 ft.

NA

80°F

27°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed ESE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 24 Aug 08:00 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Kern River Valley

Today
Sunny. Highs 95 to 101. Northwest winds up to 5 mph increasing to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 94 to 100. West winds up to 5 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs 94 to 100. Northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs 93 to 99.
Thursday Night And Friday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs 92 to 98.
Friday Night And Saturday
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs 91 to 97.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs 90 to 96.



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819 AM PDT Mon Aug 24 2026
 
 

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