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Extreme Heat Watch issued September 30 at 9:46AM PDT until October 8

Affecting 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; Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands

In effect until: Oct 2, 2026, 5:15 PM

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; Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands

Likely impact; effects through 5:15 PM.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 85 at the
coast and 100 in the mountains and Cuyama valley.

* WHERE...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.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Thursday, October 08.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very hot temperatures are likely to continue
into the second week of October, possibly requiring an extension of
this product.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Extreme Heat Watch issued September 30 at 9:46AM PDT until October 8

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