Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 16 at 12:21PM PDT until August 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 12:21pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
* WHAT...High temperatures of 92 to 105 expected, with most areas
seeing peak heat on Wednesday and Thursday. Low temperatures are
expected to range from the upper 60s to lower 70s at lower
elevations to the mid 70s to lower 80s in the foothills and
mountains.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Warmer than
normal low temperatures will add to the heat discomfort.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat advisory may need to be extended into
Friday for portions of the forecast area, but there remains
considerable uncertainty at this time.
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:
Cuyama Valley; Santa Clarita Valley; Southern Salinas Valley; San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys; San Luis Obispo County Mountains; Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range; Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains; Calabasas and Agoura Hills; Western San Fernando Valley; Eastern San Fernando Valley; Santa Susana Mountains; Southern Ventura County Mountains; Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor; Eastern San Gabriel Mountains; Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov