Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kernville (KNVCA)

Lat: 35.75° N Lon: 118.42° W Elev: 2677.0 ft.

NA

59°F

15°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Apr 12:28 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Kern River Valley

Today
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs 54 to 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
Tuesday
Warmer, sunny. Highs 66 to 72. Southwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the south 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 68 to 74. Northwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night Through Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs 73 to 79.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Friday Night Through Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.



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1142 AM PDT Mon Apr 27 2026
 
 

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