Santa Barbara County, CA

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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

No recent briefing available

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

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

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