Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Portions of Southern California
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued an Extreme Heat Warning in effect until 8:00 PM PDT on October 8. Dangerously hot conditions are expected, with temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees in inland and mountain areas.
The National Weather Service issued the Extreme Heat Warning at 4:57 AM PDT on October 8. High temperatures are forecasted to reach up to 85 degrees along the coast and up to 100 degrees in the mountains and Cuyama Valley.
The affected locations include Cuyama Valley, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, as well as Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands. The warning also encompasses the coast and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
Weather officials caution that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. The warning will remain in effect until 8:00 PM PDT this evening.