Bakersfield is experiencing its first heat wave of 2026, with triple-digit temperatures through Wednesday. - Temperatures reached 104°F on Friday, 105°F on Saturday, and 104°F on Sunday, meeting heat wave criteria.
- Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day, potentially matching or exceeding 104°F. - Thunderstorms are possible over the High Sierra due to monsoonal moisture.
- A cooldown is forecast by late week, with temperatures possibly dropping to the high 80s by next weekend. The heat wave is driven by high pressure, but a weak trough should bring relief by late week.