Santa Barbara County, CA
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 07/27 3:04 AM PDT – Monday 07/27 8:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
What
Temperatures up to 82.
Where
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast.
When
Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
Impacts
There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Areas Impacted
- Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
In effect from Monday 07/27 3:04 AM PDT – Monday 07/27 8:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
What
Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 97 and 107 common. Warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual.
Where
A portion of southwest California.
When
Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
Impacts
There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Areas Impacted
- Cuyama Valley
- Santa Clarita Valley
- Santa Lucia Mountains
- Southern Salinas Valley
- San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys
- San Luis Obispo County Mountains
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range
- Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains
- Lake Casitas
- Ojai Valley
- Central Ventura County Valleys
- Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area
- Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area
- Calabasas and Agoura Hills
- Western San Fernando Valley
- Eastern San Fernando Valley
- Southeastern Ventura County Valleys
- Santa Susana Mountains
- Southern Ventura County Mountains
- Northern Ventura County Mountains
- Interstate 5 Corridor
- Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor
- Eastern San Gabriel Mountains
- Western Antelope Valley Foothills
- Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills
- Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
In effect from Monday 07/27 3:04 AM PDT – Monday 07/27 8:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
What
For the Heat Advisory, Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 97 and 107 common. Very warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual. For the Wind Advisory, North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Where
Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range.
When
Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
Impacts
There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Areas Impacted
- Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
In effect from Monday 07/27 3:04 AM PDT – Monday 07/27 8:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
What
Very warm and humid daytime conditions with high temperatures between 82 and 92 common. Warm overnight conditions will bring less relief than usual.
Where
Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Malibu Coast, Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, and Ventura County Inland Coast.
When
Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
Impacts
There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion.
Areas Impacted
- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
- Ventura County Beaches
- Ventura County Inland Coast
- Malibu Coast
- Los Angeles County Beaches
- Palos Verdes Hills
- Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
In effect from Saturday 07/25 1:50 PM PDT – Wednesday 07/29 6:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
What
Dangerous rip currents.
Where
San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches.
When
Through Wednesday afternoon.
Impacts
There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
What to Do
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Areas Impacted
- San Luis Obispo County Beaches
- Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
Tips to Stay Safe
Your area may see dangerous swimming conditions. Use caution:
- Stay off of rocks and jetties due to dangerous conditions
- Stay out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and stay near occupied lifeguard towers
- Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Long Duration Heat Event
Created by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard WFO
High Risk of Heat-related illnesses through at least Monday This LONG DURATION EVENT will cause hot and muggy conditions across SW California. Suggested Actions: Limit outdoor activities to just the early morning hours. Stay in air conditioned spaces during the afternoon and evening hours. Check in on loved ones. Never leave children or pets in unattended vehicles. Take frequent rest breaks and stay hydrated. Outdoor workers take rest breaks in the shade Provide shade and water for outdoor animals
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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