by: Kevin Charette Posted: Jun 22, 2022 / 07:39 AM PDT Updated: Jun 22, 2022 / 09:18 AM PDT SHARE BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It’s been a very active morning around Kern County with thunderstorms lighting up the skies. Chief forecaster Kevin Charette was doing a live tease outside our studio when lightning struck behind him.