Active Weather Alerts
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 8:10 PM Oct. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor tidal overflow flooding is expected. Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.6 to 7.2 feet will be common each morning, with large secondary high tides in the evening hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. &&
Heat Advisory
Issued: 11:57 AM Oct. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 85. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. &&
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