Kern County, California, could see record-breaking temperatures as temperatures reach the mid-90s in mid-March, raising concerns about record heat and the risk of heat-related illness. The National Weather Service has stated that the region is facing "very high temperatures for this time of year" and that it is "very unusual" for the region. Health officials are urging people not to underestimate the potential for early-season heat, which can leave people more vulnerable to heat exhaustion or more seriously heat stroke. Dr. Frank Lang, chief of family medicine for Kaiser Permanente in Kern County, said the most common heat illnesses people experience are heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which he said can take days or weeks for the body to adapt to hotter conditions.