Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 10:37AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 10:37am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with temperatures up to 101. For the Wind Advisory, northwest
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected, strongest in
the foothills and mountains.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara
County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern
Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez
Mountains Western Range.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM PDT Thursday. For
the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone,
especially for the very young, the very old, those without air
conditioning, and those active outdoors.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter,
you can call 211 or visit |* xyz.org *| for assistance locating
appropriate shelter from the heat.
Area Description:
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range; Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range; Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender: