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Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Santa Barbara County, Act Now

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Santa Barbara County until Thursday, October 8, with temperatures up to 100 degrees expected; residents should drink fluids, stay cool, and check on others.

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10/05/2026 · Santa Maria edition

Residents across Santa Barbara County are advised to take immediate precautions as an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued, effective until Thursday, October 8, at 8:00 PM PDT. Dangerously hot conditions are expected, with temperatures reaching up to 85 degrees Fahrenheit along the coast and 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the mountains and Cuyama Valley.

The National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued this warning today, October 5, at 2:47 PM PDT. The affected areas include Cuyama Valley, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range.

Heat-related illnesses are a significant concern during such events. The NWS strongly advises the public to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. These measures are crucial to prevent serious health impacts from the extreme heat.

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