Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Today

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Strong to severe wind gusts capable of producing wind damage should be the primary hazard, but isolated hail may also occur. Thunderstorms may bring heavy to excessive rainfall and possible flooding today over the northern Gulf Coast and upper Ohio Valley. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, May 27, 2026 at 2:30:15 pm PDT

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Strong Winds in Eastern Kern County

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A cutoff low pressure system will continue to bring a slight (15-25%) chance of thunderstorms each afternoon and evening until Thursday. Frequent dangerous lightning, small hail, brief heavy rainfall, and gusty erratic winds are all possible with any thunderstorms that develop. When thunder roars, go indoors!

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Mojave Desert slopes and desert floor in Kern County through 11 AM today as well as a Lake Wind Advisory for the Kern River Valley including Lake Isabella through 5 PM today. Winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected in the desert and 40 mph gusts at Lake Isabella and the Kern River Valley. Highways impacted includes US 395, SR 14, SR 58, and SR 178.

With warmer temperatures expected for this weekend and early next week, remember to be safe around area rivers, streams, and lakes. Warm air temperatures do NOT mean warm water temperatures! Some areas of central California can have a difference of 40 to 50 degrees between the two. It only takes 10 to 15 minutes to lose dexterity in 50 to 60 degree water temperatures.

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