Sunny and mild temperatures for MLK Jr. Day, showers on the horizon

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Sunny and clear skies will remain strong this week until Friday when clouds arrive, bringing scattered showers to the Golden Empire for the weekend.

Temperatures in the valley will be in the low 60s. Mountain communities will experience temps in the mid-50s. Similar temperatures can be expected in desert communities with wind gusts up to 55 mph.

If you are traveling south, there are High Wind Warnings and Fire Wind Warnings to look out for. Both warnings apply from 8 today until 14 Tuesday.

Scattered showers are expected this weekend.

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