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...Historic, long and record breaking March heatwave possible
next week with dangerously hot conditions up to 95 possible within
the Extreme Heat Watch.
* WHERE...Southwest California Islands.
* WHEN...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.
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...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:
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands; Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov