Watches, Warnings & Advisories



4 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles E Santa Barbara CA

Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
830 PM PDT Wed Jul 15 2026

CAZ340-346-349-350-354-362-366-161000-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-260716T1000Z/
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-
830 PM PDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with elevated
  surf expected. Minor coastal flooding possible.

* 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...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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...Southerly swell combined with abnormally
  high tides of 7.0 to 7.6 feet will bring the potential for
  minor coastal flooding in low-lying areas each evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$




Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1212 AM PDT Thu Jul 16 2026

CAZ349>353-161915-
/O.CON.KLOX.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260717T0300Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260716T1100Z/
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-
Including the cities of Carpinteria, El Capitan State Beach,
Montecito, Santa Barbara, Gaviota, Refugio State Beach, Big Pine
Mountain, San Rafael Mountain, Jalama Beach, San Marcos Pass,
Figueroa Mountain, Montecito Hills, and Goleta
1212 AM PDT Thu Jul 16 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* 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 this evening.
  For the Wind Advisory, until 4 AM PDT early this morning.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.


&&

$$



Extreme Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1212 AM PDT Thu Jul 16 2026

CAZ349>353-161915-
/O.CON.KLOX.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260717T0300Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-260716T1100Z/
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-
Including the cities of Carpinteria, El Capitan State Beach,
Montecito, Santa Barbara, Gaviota, Refugio State Beach, Big Pine
Mountain, San Rafael Mountain, Jalama Beach, San Marcos Pass,
Figueroa Mountain, Montecito Hills, and Goleta
1212 AM PDT Thu Jul 16 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* 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 this evening.
  For the Wind Advisory, until 4 AM PDT early this morning.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.


&&

$$



Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
246 PM PDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING ACROSS THE INTERIOR
MOUNTAINS OF LOS ANGELES, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES, AS
WELL AS SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FOR HOT, DRY, AND GUSTY
CONDITIONS...

.Gusty northwest to north winds, hot temperatures, and low
relative humidity will produce the potential for critical fire-
weather conditions through early Thursday.

CAZ349>353-376>378-161600-
/O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260716T1600Z/
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-
Southern Ventura County Mountains-
Northern Ventura County Mountains-Interstate 5 Corridor-
246 PM PDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING ACROSS THE INTERIOR
MOUNTAINS OF LOS ANGELES, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES, AS WELL AS
SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FOR HOT, DRY, AND GUSTY
CONDITIONS...

* WINDS...Northwest to north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 30
  to 50 mph, strongest in Sundowner wind prone areas of southern
  Santa Barbara County.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 25 percent.

* IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable
  for extreme fire behavior, rapid fire growth, and long range
  spotting, which could threaten life and property. The hot air
  mass will also contribute to the potential for significant
  vertical plume growth.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. Use extreme caution
with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland
interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks
out. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org for
information.

&&

$$