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Science Sundays: Smoke and Its Effects on Temperature

Science Sundays, Smoke and Temperatures, August 20, 2021
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — California is witnessing larger and more destructive wildfires, but you don't have to be near the fire lines to have these disasters directly affecting you. Here's my partner, 23ABC's Meteorologist Brandon Michaels, to talk more about the state's smoke and its effects on our temperatures here in Kern County:

Science Sundays: Smoke and Its Effects on Temperature

Learn more about wildfire smoke and how to protect your lungs and your family’s health.

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01/28/2026

Mostly Clear

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6%

Thursday

01/29/2026

Mostly Clear

62° / 41°

10%

Friday

01/30/2026

Partly Cloudy

64° / 42°

5%

Saturday

01/31/2026

Partly Cloudy

68° / 45°

3%

Sunday

02/01/2026

Partly Cloudy

67° / 46°

7%

Monday

02/02/2026

Clear

63° / 45°

7%

Tuesday

02/03/2026

Clear

64° / 44°

5%

Wednesday

02/04/2026

Clear

68° / 46°

2%