BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A strong wind flow will keep temperatures below normal as afternoon highs stay in the lower 80s. Evens as winds aloft reach speeds of 25 to 30 mph, cool air has reached to Kern Desert as indicated in the relaxed surface pressure gradients. Furthermore, probability of Thunder for Central California goes up to near 30-35 percent during the afternoon with more coverage into the Northern San Joaquin Valley. Friday will see lingering showers as moisture banks-up along the south end and east side along the foothills. The ridge pattern returns this weekend with drying and warming going into earlynext week. While summer will end on Sunday, 100 degrees still has one last chance before September ends.