Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles ESE Santa Barbara CA

Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
126 PM PDT Mon Jul 13 2026

CAZ340-346-349-350-354-362-366-140430-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-260716T0600Z/
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-
126 PM PDT Mon Jul 13 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* 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...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.

* 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 in the 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.

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Fire Weather Watch

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
113 PM PDT Mon Jul 13 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING FOR STRONG NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS ALONG WITH
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND HOT TEMPERATURES FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND
SOUTH COAST OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY AS WELL AS THE VENTURA COUNTY
MOUNTAINS AND INTERSTATE 5 CORRIDOR...

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

CAZ349>353-376>378-161600-
/O.NEW.KLOX.FW.A.0001.260715T2200Z-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-
113 PM PDT Mon Jul 13 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING FOR STRONG NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS ALONG WITH
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND HOT TEMPERATURES FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND
SOUTH COAST OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY AS WELL AS THE VENTURA COUNTY
MOUNTAINS AND INTERSTATE 5 CORRIDOR...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Fire Weather Watch for strong northwest to north winds along with
low relative humidity and hot temperatures, which is in effect
from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest to north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45
  to 55 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are likely to occur in the coming days. Residents near wildland
interfaces should prepare now on what to do if a wildfire breaks
out. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org for
information.

&&

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Cohen/Munroe/MW




Extreme Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
838 AM PDT Mon Jul 13 2026

CAZ349>352-356>358-369>371-374-381>383-140345-
/O.UPG.KLOX.XH.A.0003.260714T1700Z-260717T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.XH.W.0002.260714T1700Z-260717T0300Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-Santa Barbara County
Southeastern Coast-Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range-Santa Ynez
Mountains Eastern Range-Lake Casitas-Ojai Valley-Central Ventura
County Valleys-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-
Including the cities of Lake Los Angeles, Palmdale, Oak View,
Newbury Park, Topanga, Malibu Bowl, Carpinteria, San Marcos Pass,
Ojai, Santa Barbara, Santa Paula, Valyermo, Fillmore, Moorpark,
El Capitan State Beach, Jalama Beach, Lancaster, Lake Palmdale,
Piru, Montecito, Westlake Village, Gaviota, Refugio State Beach,
Malibu Lake, Goleta, Elizabeth Lake, Simi Valley, Meiners Oaks,
Montecito Hills, Thousand Oaks, Pearblossom, and Llano
838 AM PDT Mon Jul 13 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures of 90 to 110 degrees, hottest on Wednesday and
  over interior areas.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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...Humid conditions will add to the heat to
  potentially worsen heat impacts. Effects of the heat will build
  through the week, with warm overnight low temperatures providing
  little relief from the heat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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