Bakersfield recently experienced unusually cool temperatures, with highs reaching 82° and 83° over the weekend, but is now returning to summer heat, expected to reach the upper 90s. Across the U.S., much of the Midwest faces extreme heat and storms, while cooler conditions are anticipated in the central Plains. Meanwhile, the UK is seeing a mix of cooler autumn-like weather and sunny spells, with temperatures dropping to single figures overnight, although warmer conditions are predicted next week. Rainfall patterns are expected to vary, with drier weather in southern California contrasting with wetter conditions elsewhere. The Met Office noted that only one location in the UK surpassed 20°C recently, while Storm Lilian has caused disruptions due to high winds. Overall, weather patterns across the regions reflect a transitional phase as summer wanes and autumn approaches.