Weather in Bakersfield

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 29 at 3:05AM PDT until August 3 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Areas: Indian Wells Valley; Mojave Desert Slopes; Mojave Desert

29/07/2026, 03:05:00 → 29/07/2026, 12:00:00

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with several days of Major to Extreme heat risk. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long duration extreme heat with no overnight relief will affect health systems, industries and infrastructure. The entire population within the Watch is at risk for heat related illnesses. Please prepare ahead of time to find air conditioning or a cooling shelter before the heat arrives.

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 28 at 7:19PM PDT until August 1 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Areas: San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches

28/07/2026, 19:19:00 → 29/07/2026, 12:00:00

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and elevated surf. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning due to hazardous rip currents. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.