Heat Advisory California | Effective 03/18/2026 13:06

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued March 18 at 1:06PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 18, 2026 - 1:06pm
Expires: 
March 20, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* 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.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
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 Ynez Valley; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
Forcast Office: 
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA