San Luis Obispo County, CA
Alerts
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In effect from Wednesday 07/22 10:00 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
Valleys and mountains of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties.
When
From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Monday.
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 Tuesday 07/21 9:07 AM PDT – Tuesday 07/21 5:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
What
Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected.
Where
San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches.
When
Until 5 PM PDT this 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.
Additional Details
Highest surf will be focused across south facing beaches due to a southerly swell produced by Tropical Storm Elida. Additional Beach Hazards Statements or High Surf Advisories will likely be needed through the rest of the week due to a series of incoming southerly swells.
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
Extended Period of Heat
Created by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard WFO
Hotter than normal conditions will persist through early next week, with interior highs between 98 to 108 degrees. The very warm daytime temperatures combined with warm overnight lows will bring elevated risks of heat-related illnesses. Thursday through Sunday will be the hottest days of the coming week. Heat Advisories are in effect for most areas away from the immediate coast, with an Extreme Heat Warning for the Antelope Valley. Suggestions/ Actions: ADJUST PLANS to limit outdoor activities during the heat of the day Seek air conditioned spaces & stay hydrated Check in on elderly neighbors and loved ones Always CHECK THE BACK SEAT for children & animals Outdoor workers should take frequent breaks Provide SHADE AND WATER for 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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