Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued March 13 at 12:08PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 95. Historic,
long and record breaking March heatwave possible next week with
dangerously hot conditions up to 100 possible within the Extreme
Heat Watch.
* WHERE...Much of Southwest California.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, from Monday through Friday.
* IMPACTS...Long duration summer-like heat wave will lead to
increased risk of heat illness, especially for vulnerable people
such as the young and old and those without cooling systems.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Take steps now to ensure you have a heat plan
for you and your community.
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:
Santa Clarita Valley; Ventura County Beaches; Ventura County Inland Coast; Lake Casitas; Ojai Valley; Central Ventura County Valleys; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches; Palos Verdes Hills; Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles; Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Calabasas and Agoura Hills; Western San Fernando Valley; Eastern San Fernando Valley; Southeastern Ventura County Valleys; Santa Susana Mountains; Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov