BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KERO) — Happy Wednesday Kern County, a low pressure system is currently centered over the southwestern portion of our county warning area and spinning counterclockwise.

This has resulted in afternoon and night thunderstorms and precipitation over Kern, Tulare, and Kings counties.

The low pressure system will begin moving east on Thursday, and bring precipitation east as well.

Eastern Kern, Tulare, and Fresno county look to be the most favorable for convection leading to afternoon and night thunderstorms.

Our forecast high today is 77 degrees with lows in the high fifties.

Stay safe on the roads and have a great day.