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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:33 PM Aug. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 3 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR THE POTENTIAL FOR DRY LIGHTNING FOR THE COASTS, VALLEYS, AND COASTAL MOUNTAINS OF OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Red Flag Warning for potential for dry lightning, which is in effect from 5 AM to 3 PM PDT Friday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moderate risk for dry lightning with minimal rain as well as gusty and erratic winds. * TEMPERATURES...Highs 100 to 110 across the lower mountains, adjacent foothills, and 85 to 95 across higher mountains. Very deep mixing heights of 10,000 to 15,000 feet today, slightly lower on Friday. * IMPACTS...Moderate risk for frequent fire starts associated with dry lightning. Additionally, there is a significant risk of large plume dominated fires with rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org for information. &&
Heat Advisory
Issued: 5:54 PM Aug. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 90 and 100 common. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This advisory has been extended to now end on Friday. While temperatures will peak through Thursday, humidities will rise on Friday largely mitigating any relief from the heat. 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion. &&
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