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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 · 22d
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Bakersfield Now

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Red flag warning prompts Kern County homeowners to prep for wildfire season

With a Red Flag Warning in place, Kern County fire officials are urging residents — especially those in mountain areas — to prepare now for the possibility of fast-moving wildfires driven by high winds and low humidity. Jeremy Ruiz, a public information officer with the Kern County Fire...

Kern County, CA · 22d
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fox56news.com

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Hot weather and winds raise California wildfire threat as power shutoffs start

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tens of thousands of people in California were without electricity Thursday as utilities tried to reduce the risks of hot, windy weather that could blow over power lines and spark wildfires. In Northern California, nearly 62,000 customers in 26 counties in the Sierra Nevada foothills,...

California · 22d
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Bakersfield Channel

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Tracking strong winds and warmer temperatures

Temperatures are rising across Kern County, and they'll continue to rise through the end of the week. Highs on Thursday will be in the mid 70s to mid 80s across Kern. Thursday will also bring strong winds, primarily in mountain and desert areas, with gusts up to 40 miles per hour hour.

Kern County, CA · 23d
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Bakersfield Now

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Forecast warns Santa Ana winds nearing, raising wildfire risk through Friday

The forecast warns that Santa Ana winds are approaching, bringing an increased risk of wildfires across affected areas. The strongest winds are expected from Thursday into Friday, potentially creating dangerous fire conditions. More than 20,000 customers in Kern County are being considered for possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs. People should...

Santa Ana, CA · 22d

ABC30 Central Valley

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PG&E warns thousands of customers of possible power shutoffs amid wildfire risk

PG&E is warning thousands of customers across California that they could lose power as potentially strong winds and dry conditions raise the risk of wildfires.

Fresno County, CA · 23d

Country Herald

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Central California Fire Weather Alert: 40+ MPH Gusts Oct. 15-16

Gusty northeast winds and humidity below 15% could increase wildfire danger Thursday and Friday.

Kern County, CA · 24d

Country Herald

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Kern County, CA Fire Weather Watch Oct. 15-16: 40 MPH Gusts

Fire Weather Watch runs Thursday morning through Friday night across Kern County mountains.

Kern County, CA · 24d

KMPH.com

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Tropical Storm Rachel soaks SoCal with 2 to 5 inches, then sharp cooldown arrives

Which areas received 2 to 5 inches of rain from Tropical Storm Rachel?. What temperatures are expected in the mountains during the cooldown?. Why is a cooldown following Tropical Storm Rachel's departure?. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The weekend was characterized by a dramatic change in weather and for some places,...

San Diego County, CA · 25d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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2ABC Evening weather update October 13, 2026

Bakersfield, CA · 24d

KTLA

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Showers continue Monday before Southern California temps surge again

Southern California’s cool, wet weekend conditions continue on Monday, but a return to warmer weather is on the way. The KTLA Max Doppler radar showed scattered showers across the Los Angeles area around 5 a.m. Monday. “We’re talking about light to moderate throughout the day, and so just about everybody getting some of that light […]

Southern California, CA · 25d

Bakersfield Now

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Tropical Storm Rachel to bring heavy desert downpours, flash-flood risk and cooler air

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Tropical Storm Rachel and its associated impacts will be top of mind on Sunday. Heavy rain with flash-flooding will be likely across a large swath of real estate. This will be especially amplified due to the fact that the regions likely to experience the most accumulation are also areas that typically see the least amount of it - the desert. Numerous inches of rain coming down in a short period of time across terrain that doesn't easily absorb the water means excessive runoff and flash-flooding.

Bakersfield, CA · 26d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Kern County finally cools off after a record-hot start to October

Bakersfield had its third-hottest first week of October on record. Now cooler weather is here, with El Niño potentially bringing a wet winter.

Kern County, CA · 26d

KTLA

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‘Significant weather pattern change’ in store for SoCal: What to know

Gone are the days of triple-digit, record-setting heat in October (for now) — it’s time for a “significant” change in weather, the National Weather Service says. The three main tenets of those changes are rain, cooler temperatures and coastal flooding, according to NWS officials – the latter of which is already affecting the region. It’s […]

Southern California, CA · 27d

Bakersfield Now

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Bakersfield heat expected to ease this weekend, but PG&E warns of higher energy bills

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield’s extended October heat is expected to ease this weekend, but residents may see higher energy bills after using their air conditioners more than usual. Brody Moore, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Hanford, says temperatures have been running well above normal. “Bakersfield...

Bakersfield, CA · 29d

Country Herald

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Central California Weather: Tropical Storm Remnants Bring Rain Oct 11th

Tropical moisture could bring measurable rainfall to eastern Central California while valley communities stay mostly dry.

Hanford, CA · 27d

KGET

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Evacuation order, warnings set after Cyrus Fire burns 450 acres in Kernville

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An evacuation order and warning has been set after a fire, now dubbed the Cyrus Fire, has reportedly burned 450 acres in Kernville, according to the Kern County Fire Department. The fire broke out near Cyrus Canyon Road and Sierra Way just after 2 p.m. Friday, according to Watch Duty. An […]

Kernville, CA · 28d

Bakersfield Now

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Cyrus Fire near Kernville prompts evacuation order & warnings, burns 320+ acres

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A fire burning in the Kernville area Friday afternoon has prompted an evacuation order and evacuation warnings. According to CalFire, the fire is called the Cyrus Fire and has burned 327 acres. Evacuation Order. According to Genasys Protect, an evacuation order has been issued for...

Kernville, CA · 28d

Porterville Recorder

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County declares emergency over pending El Niño

El Niño is coming and the Tulare County Board of Supervisors want to make sure the county is as ready as possible, especially when it came to what happened as a result of the 2023 flooding. In a special meeting held along with Tuesday's regular meeting as a consent...

Tulare County, CA · 10-06

Victorville Daily Press

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Earthquake strikes northeast of Bakersfield, near Kern Canyon fault

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck near Isabella Lake northeast of Bakersfield in Kern County. The quake occurred at 2:37 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and 3 miles east-southeast of Wofford Heights, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake happened near the Kern Canyon fault, which, according to the U.S.G.S., is the longest fault within the southern Sierra Nevada. There were no reports of injuries or damage due to the earthquake. This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Earthquake strikes northeast of Bakersfield, near Kern Canyon fault

Bakersfield, CA · 10-06