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Bakersfield weather alerts

2 active alerts for Bakersfield, California right now: a Flood Watch and a Winter Weather Advisory.

42 in the last 30 days 131 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Wind Advisory Get alerts on your phone →

Active alerts for Kern County

NWS issues alerts by county; Bakersfield is in Kern County. Refreshed every few minutes; times in PDT.

Severe Future

Flood Watch

Issued Thu, Oct 22, 5:38 AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA Until Thu, Oct 22, 8:00 PM PDT (in 9 hr)

Area: West Side Mountains South of 198; Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5; Buena Vista; Bakersfield; South End San Joaquin Valley; Kern River Valley; Piute Walker Basin; Tehachapi; Grapevine; Frazier Mountain Communities; Indi...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall from storms training over the same area. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following areas, Bakersfield, Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5, Frazier Mountain Communities, Grapevine, Indian Wells Valley, Kern River Valley, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Slopes, Piute Walker ...

What it means: Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.

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Moderate Expected

Winter Weather Advisory

Issued Thu, Oct 22, 10:28 AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA Until Thu, Oct 22, 5:00 PM PDT (in 6 hr)

Area: Yosemite NP outside of the valley; Upper San Joaquin River; Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge; Kings Canyon NP; Sequoia NP; South End of the Upper Sierra

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

What it means: Snow, sleet or freezing rain that makes travel slippery is expected. Allow extra time and drive carefully.

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Kern County

AlertIssuedEndedIssued by
Winter Weather Advisory 5:37 AM 11:00 AM Hanford CA
Flood Watch Oct 21, 9:32 PM 8:00 PM Hanford CA
Winter Weather Advisory Oct 21, 9:31 PM 11:00 AM Hanford CA
Flood Watch Oct 21, 1:45 PM 8:00 PM Hanford CA
Winter Weather Advisory Oct 21, 1:44 PM 11:00 AM Hanford CA
Special Weather Statement Oct 21, 12:42 PM Oct 21, 1:45 PM Hanford CA
Special Weather Statement Oct 21, 11:51 AM Oct 21, 12:45 PM Hanford CA
Special Weather Statement Oct 21, 11:48 AM Oct 21, 12:45 PM Hanford CA
Special Weather Statement Oct 21, 11:07 AM Oct 21, 11:45 AM Hanford CA
Flood Watch Oct 21, 5:04 AM 8:00 PM Hanford CA
Winter Weather Advisory Oct 21, 4:35 AM 11:00 AM Hanford CA
Winter Weather Advisory Oct 20, 8:35 PM 11:00 AM Hanford CA
Flood Watch Oct 20, 8:34 PM 8:00 PM Hanford CA
Winter Weather Advisory Oct 20, 8:32 PM 11:00 AM Hanford CA
Flood Watch Oct 20, 1:16 PM 8:00 PM Hanford CA
Winter Weather Advisory Oct 20, 12:51 PM 11:00 AM Hanford CA
Red Flag Warning Oct 16, 9:48 PM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 9:33 PM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Red Flag Warning Oct 16, 5:34 PM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 5:28 PM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Red Flag Warning Oct 16, 10:35 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Red Flag Warning Oct 16, 10:35 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 9:31 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Red Flag Warning Oct 16, 2:31 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 1:46 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Red Flag Warning Oct 15, 6:05 PM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Wind Advisory Oct 15, 6:03 PM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Wind Advisory Oct 15, 10:25 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Red Flag Warning Oct 15, 10:20 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Red Flag Warning Oct 15, 2:32 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Wind Advisory Oct 15, 2:31 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Wind Advisory Oct 14, 6:21 PM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Red Flag Warning Oct 14, 6:20 PM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Red Flag Warning Oct 14, 10:30 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Red Flag Warning Oct 14, 10:30 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Wind Advisory Oct 14, 10:25 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Fire Weather Watch Oct 14, 9:33 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Fire Weather Watch Oct 14, 12:37 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Fire Weather Watch Oct 13, 5:33 PM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA
Fire Weather Watch Oct 13, 9:50 AM Oct 16, 10:00 PM Hanford CA

Pattern

What Kern County gets alerted for

Every alert that named Kern County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

Wind Advisory
39
Heat Advisory
35
Lake Wind Advisory
22
Red Flag Warning
11
Winter Weather Advisory
8
Flood Watch
6
Special Weather Statement
5
Fire Weather Watch
4
Flood Advisory
1

Plain English

What these alerts mean

A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.

Flood Watch

Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.

Winter Weather Advisory

Snow, sleet or freezing rain that makes travel slippery is expected. Allow extra time and drive carefully.

Special Weather Statement

A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.

Red Flag Warning

Critical fire weather: dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. Any fire can spread rapidly; avoid outdoor burning.

Wind Advisory

Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.

Fire Weather Watch

Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Postpone outdoor burning.

Heat Advisory

Heat index values high enough to cause heat illness with prolonged exposure. Drink water, stay in air conditioning and check on neighbours.

Lake Wind Advisory

Winds strong enough to make lake waters hazardous for small boats.

Flood Advisory

Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.

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Questions

About Bakersfield alerts

How do I get Bakersfield weather alerts on my iPhone?

Install Forecast Bar, add Bakersfield as a location, and turn on severe weather alerts. Every NWS warning, watch and advisory for Kern County then arrives as a push notification at the moment of issue, with Critical Alerts available for the most dangerous warnings. Forecast Bar also runs on iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Apple TV.

Where do these alerts come from?

From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Kern County, the county Bakersfield sits in. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.

What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?

A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.

Can I get this data as JSON?

Yes. /weather-alerts/ca/bakersfield.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Bakersfield, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.

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