Heat Wave Brewing in Desert Areas | Bakersfield News

Clouds will linger today but break up by this afternoon, with a small chance of showers in the Sierra Nevada and possible thunderstorms. Eastern Kern County braces for gusty winds up to 35 mph tonight, fueled by leftover monsoon moisture. The real story? A steady heatwave building through the week, with Bakersfield hitting the low to mid-100s and desert areas soaring near or above 110°F — a major heat risk looming, especially Thursday through Sunday. Stay hydrated and watch the temps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9f76dd5ef45412d