August 3, 2020
Summary: With a little luck, this will be the last day of triple digits, especially north of Kern County. The marine layer is currently quite shallow at 1,000 feet. That will begin to change by this evening as a weak trough off the northern California coast begins to push inland Tuesday. This will suppress strong high pressure over the southwestern U.S. and southern California southward and eastward, slowly putting an end to the blistering heat over the deserts of southern California.
As pressures slowly fall aloft and a stronger onshore flow develops, modified marine air will spill down the valley. Gusty winds will increase along the west side this evening, especially below the gaps and passes along the Coast Range. Elevated wind conditions can be expected in the valley tonight and at times through Friday.
A trough of low pressure will remain over northern and central California through Friday with only low to mid 90s anticipated through midweek on. Over the weekend, upper level high pressure over the Texas and New Mexico region will again expand towards southern California. By Sunday, temperatures will be near seasonal averages, rising to marginally above average by early next week.
The flow aloft will remain out of the west or southwest, so the usual dry, dusty conditions will continue for the next week, at least.
Forecast: Clear and hot today. Clear skies tonight through Monday.
Short Term:
| Madera 101/63/97/59/101 | Reedley 102/63/98/60/93 | Dinuba 101/62/97/59/92 |
| Porterville 102/64/98/61/93 | Lindsay 101/62/98/60/93 | Delano 103/64/98/61/94 |
| Bakersfield 103/72/100/68/94 | Taft 100/74/98/68/93 | Arvin 103/68/100/64/94 |
| Lamont 102/68/99/65/93 | Pixley 101/64/98/60/93 | Tulare 100/62/97/59/92 |
| Woodlake 101/63/98/60/93 | Hanford 101/64/98/60/93 | Orosi 100/63/98/59/92 |
Seven Day Forecast:
| Thursday
Mostly clear 55/92 |
Friday
Mostly clear 57/93 |
Saturday
Mostly clear 58/94 |
Sunday
Mostly clear 61/97 |
Monday
Mostly clear 63/98 |
Two Week Outlook: August 10 through August 16: This model is indicating a weak trough of low pressure will be dominant along the west coast, resulting in near to marginally below average temperatures. A dry southwesterly flow will continue.
August: Typically, especially this time of year, long range outlooks by NOAA reflect the global warming madness. This model indicates above average temperatures and largely dry conditions.
August, September, October: Just like the 30 day outlook, this longer range outlook reflects above average temperatures everywhere, including California. This model does not reflect either above or below average precipitation, although as we head into September we will have to keep a closer eye on the tropics.
Winds Discussion: Winds through midafternoon will be generally at or less than 12 MPH. By this evening, winds will begin to increase along the west side out of the west to northwest at 15 to 25 MPH. gusts over 30 MPH will be possible, mainly along the Interstate 5 corridor. Elsewhere, tonight through Wednesday, winds will be mainly out of the northwest at 8 to 15 MPH with stronger gusts during the afternoons and evenings. Winds Wednesday night through Thursday will continue to be mainly out of the northwest at 8 to 15 MPH.
Rain Discussion: Expect dry conditions for the next 7 to 10 days.
Afternoon Dew Points Today: Low to mid 50s. Kern: Low to mid 40s. Humidity values ranging from 20%/75% at Visalia. Bakersfield 10%/55%
Actual Humidity range August 2, 2020: Delano, 93%/22%, Porterville, 80%/16%
Percentage of Sunshine Today/Tomorrow: Visalia: Today: 100%, tomorrow 100%. Bakersfield: Today: 100% Tomorrow: 100%
ET Rates Over the Past Seven Days: Stratford 2.13, Parlier 1.98, Blackwell Corner 2.11, Arvin 2.25, Orange Cove 2.15, Porterville 2.00, Delano 1.86. Courtesy University of California *=estimate, NA=not available.
Seven Day Soil Temperatures: Stratford 77, Parlier 79, Blackwell NA, Arvin, 81, Orange Cove 85, Porterville 81, Delano 77
Record Temperatures: 110/55. Average Temperatures: 99/65
Cooling Degree Days this Season: 1195 +246
Courtesy of the NWS
Average temperature for August so far: 80.8+0.8
Precipitation: Seasonal total for Fresno/average + or 7.63 or -3.69. Month to Date: .00 -.00
Since Oct 1, 2019, Bakersfield: 7.20, or +.85. Month to Date: .00 -.00
Water year season is from October 1st through September.
Chilling Hours November 1st through February 28: Orange Cove, Parlier, Arvin, Shafter, Stratford, Delano, Lindcove, Porterville
Hours at 45 or below 45.
Sunrise: 6:08, Sunset: 8:02 pm. Hours of Daylight: 13:56
Yesterday’s Weather:
MCE : Merced 153 : DH1700 / 100 / 60 / 0.00 /
MAE : Madera 253 : DH1700 / 100 / 58 / 0.00 /
FAT : Fresno Airport 333 : DH1700 / 102 / 67 / 0.00 /
HJO : Hanford Airport 242 : DH1700 / 102 / 60 / 0.00 /
NLC : Lemoore Naval AS 234 : DH1700 / 103 / 59 / 0.00 /
BFL : Bakersfield Airport 496 : DH1700 / 101 / 70 / 0.00 /
VIS : Visalia Airport 292 : DH1700 / 98 / 59 / 0.00 /
ATEC1 : Avenal 787 : DHM / 100 / 68 / 0.00 /
PTV : Porterville Airport 442 : DH1700 / 100 / 61 / 0.00 /
Rainfall: 24hr W.Y. % Last Y. % Ave. Year ave.
STOCKTON 0.00 8.35 61 18.37 134 13.76 14.06
MODESTO 0.00 6.94 54 13.35 104 12.83 13.11
MERCED 0.00 9.54 78 13.27 109 12.20 12.50
MADERA 0.00 6.02 51 11.42 97 11.75 12.02
FRESNO 0.00 7.63 67 11.85 105 11.32 11.50
HANFORD 0.00 6.62 67 9.50 96 9.91 10.10
BAKERSFIELD 0.00 7.20 113 7.80 123 6.35 6.47
BISHOP 0.00 2.25 46 8.47 175 4.85 5.18
SALINAS 0.00 9.18 73 13.80 109 12.63 12.83
PASO ROBLES 0.00 11.37 91 14.88 120 12.45 12.78
SANTA MARIA 0.00 10.61 77 15.68 114 13.79 13.95
Next report: August 4/morning