Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 23, 2025 at 11:20:57 am PDT

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Red Flag Warning in Southwestern Kern County

Excessive Rainfall in the Sierra Nevada Mon & Tue

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for a southwestern portion of Kern County until Saturday evening due to low relative humidity of 10 to 15 percent, breezy wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph, and possible isolated thunderstorms in the area.

The Weather Prediction Center has put out a Marginal Risk (at least 5%) of excessive rainfall in the Sierra Nevada through this weekend and especially on Monday and Tuesday, with the marginal risk encroaching into the Sierra Foothills north of Tulare County that day. This coincides with a 10 to 25% chance for thunderstorms during that time.

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Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

NWS Forecast Office Hanford, CA