California Severe Extreme Heat Watch | Effective 07/09/2026 07:46

Headline: 
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 9 at 7:46AM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 7:46am
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 85 to 100 possible. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Monsoonal moisture will add to the discomfort level from the heat next week.
Instruction: 
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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description: 
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range
Forcast Office: 
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA