National Weather Service:
• Scattered showers will continue today into the evening, tapering off around midnight
• Precipitation expected today is ½” for the Valley and 1”-2” rain for the mountain areas
• There is a slight chance of rapidly moving thunderstorms in the mountains of Kern; the most likely area of impact will be north of Kern
• Strong wind gusts (30-40 mph) are possible with this event
• Primary hazard is forecast to be heavy rainfall, possible lightning, and gusty winds
• Snow level will remain high (9,000 – 10,000 ft), dropping to 7,000 -8,000 ft overnight
Kern County officials are constantly monitoring the weather situation and are actively engaging local community stakeholders. This unified front is prepared to respond as needed to any event in the county. Local authorities also suggest registering for Nixle and ReadyKern alerts for the latest up-to-date information. The Stallion Springs Police Department urges our residents and guests to be safe and make good sound decisions when traveling in inclimate weather.
