Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for the coast and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, bringing dangerously hot conditions with temperatures reaching up to 90 degrees at the coast and 105 degrees in the valleys.
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard, California, issued the warning on October 1 at 12:17 PM PDT. The warning is in effect from 10:00 AM on Friday until 8:00 PM PDT on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Affected areas include Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, the 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, and the Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles.
Authorities note that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Very hot temperatures are likely to continue into the second week of October, which could potentially require an extension of the warning.