California Severe Extreme Heat Warning | Effective 07/15/2026 11:09

Headline: 
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 11:09AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 15, 2026 - 11:09am
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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * 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.
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