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Record October rains hit Bakersfield; Victorville spawns apparent landspout tornado

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — From record-setting Bakersfield rains to a tornado in the high desert the weather this week was anything but typical for October across southcentral California. A storm system, propelled by a powerful North Pacific jet stream with high altitude winds nearing 200 mph, was blown into...

Bakersfield, CA · 17d
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California Highway Patrol issues travel warning amid Bakersfield rain, flood watch

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As rain is moving into the Bakersfield area, California Highway Patrol is urging drivers to travel with caution. CHP said even with just a few inches of rain can be “extremely dangerous” for risks of flooding which can sweep a vehicle away. As a result, the agency is urging drivers to […]

Bakersfield, CA · 19d

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Kern County sets October 22 rain record as 0.43 inches falls in two hours

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Rain fell in Kern County between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. That two-hour period brought 0.43" of rainfall. That was a record amount for October 22nd; the old record was 0.05" set in 1899. Eyewitness News Weather Authority says there still is more to go!

Kern County, CA · 19d
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Rain brings a change to Kern County as winter approaches

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Some Kern County residents welcomed this week’s rain, which brought a change in temperatures and about half an inch of precipitation to Bakersfield. “The rain is good. It’s good for everything,” said Jason Gutierrez. “I love how it smells and we do...

Kern County, CA · 18d
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Kern County, CA Flood Watch: Flash Flood Risk Oct. 21-22

Bakersfield, Tehachapi and Grapevine face flash flood risks as heavy rainfall approaches.

Kern County, CA · 20d

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Rain and cooler temperatures on the way for Kern County

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A weather system is expected to bring rain to Kern County Wednesday and Thursday, possibly lasting into Friday. The National Weather Service says it could be the area’s first significant precipitation since April. Eyewitness News Chief Meteorologist Ilya Neyman said a storm system bringing...

Kern County, CA · 21d

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Info and Timing of Wednesday and Thursday Rain Showers

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> An early season winter storm is moving toward Southern California on Wednesday morning and last until Thursday. This storm could bring heavy rain showers and thunderstorms at times. The weather system will slow offshore before turning inland. This will allow several rounds...

Southern California, CA · 20d

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Potentially historic El Niño could bring wetter winter, testing Kern County farm

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A potentially historic El Niño could bring above-average rainfall to Kern County this winter, adding another layer of uncertainty for local farmers already dealing with extreme weather. Unpredictable conditions have made this year’s pumpkin patch season a rocky start at Murray Family Farms, a...

Kern County, CA · 21d

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California Weather: Wet November Outlook Oct. 26–Nov. 1

Los Angeles faces a 90% rain chance Wednesday night after Monday's 83-degree warmth.

Los Angeles, CA · 22d

KSBY News

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The 1st storm of the season arrives Wednesday. Rain, downpours & thunderstorms

Santa Barbara County, CA · 20d

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Winter Weather Advisory for 7 Counties in California: First Snow of the Season

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect above 8,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada from 11 a.m. Wednesday to 11 a.m. PDT Thursday, bringing the first snow of the season. There is an 80 percent chance of 4 inches or more along Tioga Pass and Highway 120. Roads, bridges and...

California · 20d

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Deep Pacific storm targets Central California, raising rain chances by Wednesday

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — WARMTH LESSENS MONDAY-TUESDAY. Sunday came in with a high of 91 in Bakersfield, which is considerably higher than the mid-October average of 79. The heat that was a fixture of the region recently will be replaced by a very different weather pattern altogether in the days to come. Monday is still expected to be on the warm side, but South Valley highs should be a handful of degrees cooler than today's, and that downward trend continues even more into Tuesday.

Bakersfield, CA · 21d

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Cooler weather, rain on the way

After highs in the 90s over the weekend, much cooler weather is on the way. Tuesday already looks comfortable, with highs across Kern ranging from lower 70s to lower 80s with calm conditions. Much cooler weather is expected Wednesday and Thursday as a storm system moves in off of the...

Kern County, CA · 21d

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“Sitting ducks.” Pond residents feel abandoned as brewing “super” El Niño raises flooding fears

The first thing Bilqees (Bell) Ubadi shouts across Pond Road at an approaching reporter is: “No one has come. No one has done anything.”. There aren’t many secrets in this tiny northern Kern County community that consists of about 15 homes, Ubadi’s Pond Mercantile and the Pond Elementary School. So, word gets around when a reporter is asking about flood preparations for the coming El Niño winter after the town was almost universally swamped in 2023.

Kern County, CA · 23d

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Bakersfield readies water infrastructure for possible El Niño-fueled winter rains

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — With El Niño raising the possibility of a wetter-than-normal winter, the city of Bakersfield is getting its water infrastructure ready for the potential of heavy rain and higher flows on the Kern River, even as officials acknowledge some areas could still face flooding challenges. Kern...

Bakersfield, CA · 25d

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Quiet, warm Sunday expected across Kern County as Santa Ana winds fade

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A quiet, but still warm, day is in store across Kern County USA on Sunday. The Santa Ana wind pattern is going to be history while a new weather pattern may be about to emerge. A reasonable forecast estimate for the afternoon highs looks to...

Kern County, CA · 23d

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Power shutoffs in Kern amid heightened fire danger

Strong winds and low humidity have prompted Public Safety Power Shutoffs from PG&E and Southern California Edison

Kern County, CA · 25d

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Strong winds in Kern on Friday

Many mountain and desert areas in Kern have already reported gusts over 30 miles per hour on Thursday. Stronger, more widespread winds are expected on Friday. Desert, mountain and foothill areas will likely see gusts between 40 and 50 miles per hour, and some spots may even exceed 50 miles per hour.

Kern County, CA · 25d