Good Monday evening, Central Coast!
Below: Monday's highs.
Normals 55/78. San Luis Obispo: 85 on Monday; the Record is 94 in 1996
Normals 54/94. Paso Robles: 100 on Monday; the record is 115 in 1960
Normals 55/74. Santa Maria: 84 on Monday; the record is 92 in 2015
Normals 59/74. Santa Barbara: 79 on Monday; the record is 98 in 1992
Key Headlines
• Heat building through the week, peaking Thursday • Temperatures remaining well above normal into early next week
• Heat advisories issued starting Wednesday in most of Santa Barbara County • Overnight lows staying unusually warm in those areas, increasing heat stress • Gusty Sundowner winds expected Wednesday evening in southern Santa Barbara County
Below: A Heat Advisory starts in most of Santa Barbara County on Wednesday at 10 am and lasts through next Monday at 8 pm.
Temperature Outlook
• Tuesday: Little change from current conditions, highs above normal • Wednesday: temperatures climbing significantly
• Thursday: Peak heat expected across both counties • Through Next Week: Well above normal temperatures continuing
Coastal Influence
• Ocean temperatures running 5-10 degrees above normal off Southern California• Santa Monica Bay: Lower 70s • Ventura to Monterey: some areas in the 60s • Warm ocean keeping overnight lows elevated • Higher humidity levels adding to heat stress calculations
Geographic Specifics
• Santa Lucia Mountains: Above-normal temperatures, gusty winds possible • Santa Ynez Mountains: Hottest conditions Thursday, Sundowner wind impacts Wednesday evening • Los Padres National Forest (SLO/SB Counties): Extreme fire weather concerns, avoid outdoor activities midday in the hot afternoons
Overnight Temperatures
• San Luis Obispo County: Mid to upper 50s • Santa Barbara County: 60s
Wind Concerns
• Sundowner winds developing Wednesday evening • Strongest impacts across southern Santa Barbara County • Hot, dry air pushed toward coastal areas Wednesday and Thursday
Health & Safety Recommendations
• Limit outdoor activities to early morning and evening hours • Moderate to major heat risk levels expected • Stay hydrated and seek air conditioning during peak heat • Check on vulnerable community members
Below: Sea surface temperatures remain higher in the 60s near Santa Barbara, and some temperatures in Santa Monica Bay are in the 70s. This keeps overnight lows in the 60s in parts of Santa Barbara County, and it may feel more humid at times.
Have a great night, Central Coast!
-Jim
