Santa Barbara, California Weather:
Active Weather Warnings
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Cloudy Weather
Day 82°
Night 61°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 6 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 6

Weather Alerts and Warnings for

Severe Future Likely

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued March 15 at 12:07AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Mar 16, 8:00 PM Mar 20, 8:00 PM
WHAT: For the Heat Advisory, temperatures of 82 to 98 expected..
For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with
temperatures of 90 to 104 are possible.

WHERE: A portion of southwest California.

WHEN: For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday. For
the Extreme Heat Watch, from Monday evening through Friday 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.
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Updated: Mar 15, 11:38 AM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Likely

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued March 18 at 1:48AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Mar 18, 1:48 AM Mar 20, 8:00 PM
WHAT: Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s and 90s
expected.

WHERE: San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County
Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches,
Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, and
Santa Ynez Valley.

WHEN: Until 8 PM PDT Friday.

IMPACTS: 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: Warm overnight low temperatures will
contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and
foothill locations.
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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.
Updated: Mar 18, 9:11 AM Source: NWS Alert