Kern County flood watch prompts CHP travel warning
A National Weather Service flood watch is in effect across Bakersfield and much of Kern County through Thursday evening as rain raises the risk of flash flooding, especially in low-lying and poor-drainage areas. CHP is urging drivers to slow down, leave extra space, avoid flooded roads and check conditions before traveling. · 11 sources across the spectrum on IJR News. A National Weather Service flood watch has been issued for Bakersfield and much of Kern County, California, through Thursday evening due to potential heavy rain, raising the risk of flash flooding in streams, low-lying areas, and urban neighborhoods with poor drainage. The California Highway Patrol has issued a travel warning, urging drivers to avoid travel if possible, slow down, leave extra space, use headlights with wipers and never drive through floodwater. Officials also warn that water may cover low-water crossings on Highway 58 and the Borel burn-scar area.
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A National Weather Service flood watch covers Bakersfield and much of Kern County through Thursday evening as storms could bring heavy rain, raising the risk of flash flooding in streams, low-lying ar... [558 symbols]
