Extreme Heat Watch Issued for Portions of Southwest California
The National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA, issued an Extreme Heat Watch on July 8, 2026, at 12:46 PM PDT for portions of southwest California. This watch is in effect from Tuesday morning, July 14, through Thursday, July 16, at 8:00 PM PDT, with dangerously hot conditions expected.
The Extreme Heat Watch, issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA, covers various areas within southwest California. These include the San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, Lake Casitas, Ojai Valley, and Central Ventu.
Dangerously hot conditions are possible throughout the watch period. Temperatures of 95 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit are anticipated away from the coast, while areas near the coast could experience temperatures ranging from 85 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone in the affected area, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. Additionally, monsoonal moisture is expected to contribute to the discomfort level from the heat.