3 alerts are in effect for Kern County as of 2:45 PM PDT.
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RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either…
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either…
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
No tornado warning has included Kern County in the last 12 months.
| Date | Issued | Type | Office | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | 10:06 AM PST | Flash flood warning | HNX | text |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 8:40 AM PST | Flash flood warning | HNX | text |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 8:36 AM PST | Flash flood warning | HNX | text |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 7:24 AM PST | Flash flood warning | HNX | text |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 7:05 AM PST | Flash flood warning | HNX | text |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 7:03 AM PST | Flash flood warning | HNX | text |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 4:25 AM PST | Flash flood warning | HNX | text |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 9:50 PM PST | Flash flood warning | HNX | text |
| Nov 15, 2025 | 3:43 PM PST | Flash flood warning | HNX | text |
| Nov 15, 2025 | 1:30 PM PST | Flash flood warning | HNX | text |
| Nov 15, 2025 | 12:42 PM PST | Flash flood warning | HNX | text |
A warning counts here if the Weather Service listed Kern County in it, even if the warned area covered only part of the county.
Alerts come from the National Weather Service and refresh every minute. Past warnings come from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of Weather Service products. During a warning, also listen to local radio, TV or a weather radio.