Bakersfield weather: Heat wave begins Thursday, triple digits expected
ByKBAK•just nowUpdated: July 7, 2026, 9:54 am EDTPublished: July 7, 2026, 9:41 am EDT
Two days of seasonal heat with highs in upper 90s, then heatwave #2 starts Thursday with temps 99-104°F. Ridge strengthens bringing triple digits through next week. Monsoonal moisture may increase clouds/storms over weekend.