Bakersfield is forecast to see rain, showers and a chance of thunderstorms Thursday, with a much wetter afternoon and precipitation possible through the evening.
Rain could develop before 11 a.m., followed by the best chance for showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service Hanford. The high is expected to reach about 70 degrees, with winds forecast to shift from the southeast to the northwest.
Flood Watch Covers Bakersfield Through 8 P.M.
A Flood Watch remains in effect through Thursday evening as storms move across Kern County, with heavy rain possible.
Drivers should use extra caution near low-water crossings and avoid flooded roads whenever possible.
Rain Fades Before A Sunny Weekend
Showers could linger into Thursday night, when the low is expected to settle near 55 degrees. Friday should turn mostly sunny with a high around 68, followed by a sunny 74-degree Saturday.
The warming trend continues Sunday and Monday, with highs near 79 degrees and no rain in the forecast. Tuesday is expected to be mostly clear, with partly cloudy skies Wednesday, and temperatures easing slightly to the mid and upper 70s.
