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Updated:July 11, 2026 5:45 pm PDT

Heat Advisory HEAT ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Sat, 7/11 12:11pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: July 11, 2026 5:45 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sun, 7/12 3:15pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Cuyama Valley - Southern Salinas Valley - San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys - San Luis Obispo County Mountains - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor - Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor - Eastern San Gabriel Mountains
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures of 85 to 98. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures
up to 105 possible.

* WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5
Corridor, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo
County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains,
Southern Salinas Valley, Southern Ventura County Mountains, and
Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, 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. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Monsoonal moisture will add to the discomfort
level from the heat starting on Sunday. continuing through the
week.

Information:
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.

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.
Extreme Heat Watch EXTREME HEAT WATCH  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Sat, 7/11 12:11pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: July 11, 2026 5:45 pm Urgency: Future
  Expires: Sun, 7/12 3:15pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast - Santa Lucia Mountains - Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast - Santa Ynez Valley - Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast - Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range - Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range - Ventura County Beaches - Ventura County Inland Coast - Lake Casitas - Ojai Valley - Central Ventura County Valleys - Malibu Coast - Los Angeles County Beaches - Palos Verdes Hills - Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Calabasas and Agoura Hills - Southeastern Ventura County Valleys - Western Antelope Valley Foothills - Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills - Antelope Valley
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 110
away from the coast, and 85 to 95 near the coast possible.

* WHERE...Much of southwest California.

* 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 next week.

Information:
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.
Extreme Heat Watch EXTREME HEAT WATCH  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Sat, 7/11 12:11pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: July 11, 2026 5:45 pm Urgency: Future
  Expires: Sun, 7/12 3:15pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Cuyama Valley - Southern Salinas Valley - San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys - San Luis Obispo County Mountains - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor - Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor - Eastern San Gabriel Mountains
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures of 85 to 98. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures
up to 105 possible.

* WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5
Corridor, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo
County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains,
Southern Salinas Valley, Southern Ventura County Mountains, and
Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, 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. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Monsoonal moisture will add to the discomfort
level from the heat starting on Sunday. continuing through the
week.

Information:
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.

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.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Sat, 7/11 1:15pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: July 11, 2026 5:45 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sun, 7/12 10:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast - Ventura County Beaches - Malibu Coast - Los Angeles County Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf expected. Potential thunderstorms could produce
dangerous lightning.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern
Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County
Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Wednesday evening.

* 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. Lightning strikes can harm individuals that are
struck.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A south to southwest swell will affect
the coastal waters through the week. With the longer period
swell, the potential for larger surf and a greater risk for
rip currents will be likely. High tides are expected to
continue through this weekend with Monday being the peak of
7.0 to 7.6 ft above MLLW. With the high tides and south swell,
there is the potential for some minor coastal flooding in low
lying areas. Another concern will be the potential for
lightning starting Sunday with a 10-20% of thunderstorms
possible.

Information:
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.

Seek shelter inside a fully enclosed building or car with metal
roof if lightning is in the area and wait until the lightning has
left the area.