Outdoor conditions in

Cherokee Strip

California
Red Flag WarningRed Flag Warning issued October 15 at 2:32AM PDT until October 16 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CAOfficial NWS alertAir qualityAir quality is moderate at the official reporting area.Air near ground level
Now
  1. 50°Sunny0% rain63% humidityGusts 3 mph
  2. 52°Sunny0% rain59% humidityGusts 6 mph
  3. 59°Sunny0% rain47% humidityGusts 5 mph
  4. 66°Sunny0% rain34% humidityGusts 7 mph
  5. 71°Sunny0% rain29% humidityGusts 9 mph
  6. 74°Sunny0% rain27% humidityGusts 12 mph
  7. 77°Sunny0% rain24% humidityGusts 13 mph
  8. 81°Sunny0% rain21% humidityGusts 14 mph
  9. 82°Sunny0% rain21% humidityGusts 14 mph
  10. 83°Sunny0% rain20% humidityGusts 14 mph
  11. 85°Sunny0% rain20% humidityGusts 12 mph
  12. 80°Clear0% rain25% humidityGusts 6 mph
  13. 76°Clear0% rain27% humidityGusts 5 mph
  14. 72°Clear0% rain33% humidityGusts 5 mph
  15. 66°Clear0% rain38% humidityGusts 5 mph
  16. 64°Clear0% rain40% humidityGusts 3 mph
  17. 62°Clear0% rain41% humidityGusts 3 mph
  18. 60°Clear0% rain46% humidityGusts 3 mph
  19. 59°Clear0% rain45% humidityGusts 2 mph
  20. 58°Clear0% rain47% humidityGusts 2 mph
  21. 56°Clear0% rain51% humidityGusts 2 mph
  22. 56°Clear0% rain51% humidityGusts 3 mph
  23. 55°Mostly Clear0% rain51% humidityGusts 5 mph
  24. 53°Sunny0% rain54% humidityGusts 5 mph

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Extra care for

A little farther out

The next five days

Today

Today looks fairly quiet.

Rain
0%
Humidity
20–63%
Wind
14 mph
Fri

Friday looks fairly quiet.

Rain
0%
Humidity
18–54%
Wind
15 mph
Sat

Saturday looks fairly quiet.

Rain
0%
Humidity
19–64%
Wind
12 mph
Sun

Sunday looks fairly quiet.

Rain
0%
Humidity
19–53%
Wind
10 mph
Mon

Monday looks fairly quiet.

Rain
2%
Humidity
27–66%
Wind
13 mph
  1. 85° / 50°Today looks fairly quiet.0% rain · Humidity 20–63% · Wind 14 mph
  2. 89° / 53°Friday looks fairly quiet.0% rain · Humidity 18–54% · Wind 15 mph
  3. 91° / 58°Saturday looks fairly quiet.0% rain · Humidity 19–64% · Wind 12 mph
  4. 90° / 58°Sunday looks fairly quiet.0% rain · Humidity 19–53% · Wind 10 mph
  5. 84° / 55°Monday looks fairly quiet.2% rain · Humidity 27–66% · Wind 13 mph

Environmental watch

Air quality + smoke

Air quality

Bakersfield area · Updated Thu 6:26 AM
51ModerateUS AQI

Moderate through 12 PM.

51 is in the Moderate range (51–100). Most people can be active outside; if you’re unusually sensitive to fine particles, consider a shorter or easier outing.

Sky check

No plume detected overhead

Satellite view · Updated Thu 5:45 AM

Air near ground51 · Moderate US AQI

Rain, in motion · Past four hours

Cherokee Strip radar

An active official alert is in effect. Its affected area is described above the briefing.

Ready when you areSee what is moving toward Cherokee Strip.

Watch the last four hours of rain, then search any nearby trail, lake, or address.

View the official forecast ↗

Outdoor fire check

Thinking about a backyard fire?

Skip the outdoor fire.

Red Flag Warning is in effect. Follow the official instructions.

Next 12 hoursChoose a time to see what is driving the concern.
Selected timeNowOfficial warning

An official fire warning applies.

Humidity
63%
Wind
0 mph
Gusts
3 mph

Check local rules. Weather is only part of the decision. Check city, county, and land-manager fire restrictions before lighting any outdoor fire.

Nearby regional view

Explore Bakersfield

About 15 miles away, the Bakersfield hub looks more deeply at Bakersfield–Kern County area. It reflects that wider area rather than Cherokee Strip’s exact conditions.

About these readingsSources and local limits

Weather

Forecasts, alerts, and radar come from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

Air quality

This reading describes Bakersfield area, about 16 miles away. Conditions can differ at this exact spot.

Smoke

Satellite imagery shows smoke overhead. It cannot tell us how much smoke has reached breathing level.

This page represents Cherokee Strip, CA, so conditions can vary from street to street. Environmental data: AirNow · participating air agencies · preliminary real-time US AQI · NOAA Hazard Mapping System · satellite-observed smoke.