Extreme Heat Watch Issued for Southwest California by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard
The National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA, has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for a portion of southwest California, effective from Tuesday morning, July 14, 2026, through Thursday evening, July 16, 2026. Dangerously hot conditions, with temperatures ranging from 85 to 110 degrees, are possible.
The Extreme Heat Watch, issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA, covers specific 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 Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Ventura County B.
The watch forecasts dangerously hot conditions. Temperatures of 95 to 110 degrees are possible away from the coast, while areas near the coast may experience temperatures ranging from 85 to 95 degrees.
A high risk for dangerous heat illness exists for anyone during this period, particularly for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. Monsoonal moisture is expected to add to the discomfort level next week.