Bakersfield, CA 93314 Weather Alerts

Kern County3:45 PM PDT35.39°N, 119.17°W

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 5:15 PM Fri·Issued 3:14 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Hanford CA

Flood Advisory issued October 23 at 3:14PM PDT until October 23 at 5:15PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where: Northwestern Kern County in central California...

When: Until 515 PM PDT.

Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

Additional details: - At 314 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.7 and 0.8 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bakersfield and Edison. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Areas: Kern, CA

Special Weather Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 4:15 PM Fri·Issued 3:41 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Hanford CA

Special Weather Statement issued October 23 at 3:41PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Details

At 341 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of Lamont, or 12 miles northeast of Bakersfield, moving south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include... Bakersfield and Edison.

What to do

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Areas: Bakersfield; Southeast San Joaquin Valley; South End San Joaquin Valley; South End Sierra Foothills; Kern River Valley; Piute Walker Basin

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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