BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KERO) — Happy Monday Kern County,

Triple-digit heat is expected in parts of the San Joaquin Valley this afternoon. A downward temperature trend is anticipated Tuesday through Thursday.

By Thursday afternoon, high temperatures will be six to eight degrees below normal for this time of year.

A warming trend is expected from Friday through Sunday. Widespread triple-digit heat is anticipated in the San Joaquin Valley Sunday.

Our forecast high in Bakersfield today is 101 degrees with lows in the mid-seventies.

Have a great week and enjoy the mild weather.