August 27, 2021
The slow warming trend will continue today as high pressure over the Desert Southwest links up with another high off shore. Already, the marine layer at Monterey has shrunk back to 500 feet. Winds in the Delta and at Pacheco Pass are light and variable at this hour. Hottest locations this afternoon will approach the century mark then from Saturday through Monday, most locations will range from 101 to 106, according to a blend of forecast models. The monsoonal flow, which is pretty much absent right now, will return early next week as a brief southeast flow develops over the southwest and southern California. Most model information this morning indicates the moisture will generally stay in Arizona and the lower deserts of southern California.
The good news is that this heat wave will not be a prolonged one. Tuesday should be the last day of triple digits as a fairly significant cooling trend begins Wednesday. This will be the result of high pressure being suppressed southward and eastward. As a trough of low pressure moves into the Pacific Northwest and California, the marine layer will rapidly deepen and a rather robust on shore flow will develop. With some luck, we should be in the low to mid 90s next Thursday and Friday.
Forecast: Mostly clear skies through Monday. Mostly clear Monday night through Friday.
Short Term:
| Madera 98/59/104/62/105 | Reedley 99/60/104/62/105 | Dinuba 98/57/103/61/103 |
| Porterville 99/59/104/62/104 | Lindsay 98/58/103/62/103 | Delano 99/62/103/64/105 |
| Bakersfield 98/75/105/78/106 | Taft 98/77/104/78/105 | Arvin 99/70/105/74/106 |
| Lamont 99/67/104/72/105 | Pixley 98/59/104/62/105 | Tulare 98/57/103/61/104 |
| Woodlake 98/59/103/60/103 | Hanford 99/60/104/64/105 | Orosi 98/57/103/61/103 |
Seven Day Forecast:
| Monday
Mostly clear 69/105 |
Tuesday
Mostly clear 66/103 |
Wednesday
Mostly clear 60/98 |
Thursday
Mostly clear 66/94 |
Friday
Mostly clear 55/92 |
Two Week Outlook: September 3 through September 9: This model shows very little moisture anywhere in the west. Temperatures will generally range somewhat above average.
September: This model indicates high pressure will be dominant over the desert southwest and California. The chance for precipitation will remain very low. Temperatures will be marginally above average.
September, October, November: If this model has any credence, the dominant pattern of the summer will continue. Expect temperatures to be marginally above average as we head into fall. Precipitation will generally be below average, although the chance will begin to increase as we head into November.
Winds Discussion: Winds during the afternoon and early evening hours will be mainly out of the west to northwest at 8 to 15 MPH. Winds during the night and morning hours will be variable with periods of near calm conditions.
Rain: Expect dry conditions for at least the next 7 to 10 days.
Actual Humidity Range Yesterday: Delano, 66%/28% Porterville, 82%/28`%, Dew Points: Hanford, Mid tot upper 40s. Bakersfield: Low to mid 40s
Percentage of Sunshine Today/Tomorrow: Visalia: Today: 100%, tomorrow 100%. Bakersfield: Today: 100% Tomorrow: 100%.
ET Rates Over the Past Seven Days:. Stratford 1.76, Parlier 1.56, Arvin 1.87, Orange Cove 1.68, Porterville 1.40, Delano 1.53. Courtesy University of California *=estimate, NA=not available.
Seven Day Soil Temperatures: Stratford 76, Parlier 79, Arvin, 76, Orange Cove NA, Porterville NA, Delano NA.
Record Temperatures: 109/51. Average Temperatures: 95/63
Cooling Degree Days This Season. 1795 +362 Varies widely from location to location. courtesy of the NWS
Average Temperature for this month So Far: 81.7 +1.6 courtesy of the NWS
Precipitation: Seasonal total for Fresno, 6.59 or -4.35 or 60% of average. Month to Date: .00 or -.03
Precipitation for Bakersfield, Season,T yesterday, 2.77, +or- -3.34 or 44% of average. Month to date .T or -.-00
Water year season is from October 1st through September 30.
Chilling Hours November 1st through February 28: Orange Cove, , Parlier, , Arvin, , Belridge, , Shafter, , Stratford, , Delano, , Porterville,
Sunrise/Sunset: 7:27/7:32
Yesterday’s Weather:
MCE : Merced 153 : DH1700 / 94 / 60 / 0.00 /
MAE : Madera 253 : DH1700 / 95 / 55 / 0.00 /
FAT : Fresno Airport 333 : DH1700 / 96 / 65 / 0.00 /
HJO : Hanford Airport 242 : DH1700 / 97 / 63 / 0.00 /
NLC : Lemoore Naval AS 234 : DH1700 / 97 / 61 / 0.00 /
BFL : Bakersfield Airport 496 : DH1700 / 96 / 68 / 0.00 /
VIS : Visalia Airport 292 : DH1700 / 95 / 64 / 0.00 /
ATEC1 : Avenal 787 : DH1616 / 94 / 62 / 0.00 /
PTV : Porterville Airport 442 : DH1700 / 96 / 62 / 0.00 /
TFTC1 : Taft 759 : DH1653 / 95 / 70 / 0.00 /
LOSC1 : Los Banos 120 : DH1600 / 91 / 57 / 0.00 /
Yesterday’s Weather:
Rainfall: 24hr W.Y. % Last Y. % Ave. Year ave.
TOCKTON 0.00 7.88 59 8.35 63 13.36 13.45
MODESTO 0.00 7.12 58 6.94 57 12.21 12.27
MERCED 0.00 7.00 60 M M 11.75 11.80
MADERA 0.00 M M M M 10.76 10.79
FRESNO 0.00 6.59 60 M M 10.94 10.99
HANFORD 0.00 4.29 53 M M 8.09 8.13
BAKERSFIELD 0.00 2.77 44 M M 6.31 6.36
BISHOP 0.00 1.69 36 2.25 48 4.70 4.84
SALINAS 0.00 5.79 46 9.18 73 12.52 12.58
PASO ROBLES 0.00 6.74 56 11.47 95 12.09 12.15
SANTA MARIA 0.00 6.87 52 10.66 81 13.24 13.32
Yesterday’s Weather:
Rainfall: 24hr W.Y. % Last Y. % Ave. Year ave.
TOCKTON 0.00 7.88 59 8.35 63 13.36 13.45
MODESTO 0.00 7.12 58 6.94 57 12.21 12.27
MERCED 0.00 7.00 60 M M 11.75 11.80
MADERA 0.00 M M M M 10.76 10.79
FRESNO 0.00 6.59 60 M M 10.94 10.99
HANFORD 0.00 4.29 53 M M 8.09 8.13
BAKERSFIELD 0.00 2.77 44 M M 6.31 6.36
BISHOP 0.00 1.69 36 2.25 48 4.70 4.84
SALINAS 0.00 5.79 46 9.18 73 12.52 12.58
PASO ROBLES 0.00 6.74 56 11.47 95 12.09 12.15
SANTA MARIA 0.00 6.87 52 10.66 81 13.24 13.32