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Extreme Heat Warning for Santa Barbara County Extended Through Friday

The National Weather Service has extended an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Santa Barbara County, now in effect through Friday, August 28.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 25, 2026, 2:46 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 25, 2026, 1:26 p.m. ETWritten Aug 25, 2026, 3:26 p.m. ET
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The has extended an for parts of Santa Barbara County, now in effect through Friday, August 28, according to the Independent. The , which began Tuesday, August 25, was originally set to expire earlier but now runs longer than first issued. The covers parts of Santa Barbara County, with dangerously hot conditions expected and temperatures up to 112 degrees possible. The cited continued hot and dry weather with elevated fire conditions through at least Friday, with major heat risk on Tuesday for most areas including most coastal sections, and concerns for heat-related illness.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 25, 2026, 3:23 p.m. ET

    Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Santa Barbara County

    The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Santa Barbara County, effective from 8 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, through 6 p.m. Friday, August 28, according to the Independent. The warning, which replaces an earlier advisory, means dangerously hot conditions are expected, with temperatures up to 112 possible.

    The warning covers continued hot and dry weather with elevated fire conditions through at least Friday, with major heat risk on Tuesday for most areas, including most coastal sections. Officials warn of concerns for heat-related illness.

    The cause of the heat has not been determined, but the warning is in effect as the region experiences a prolonged heat event.

  2. Aug 25, 2026, 2:53 p.m. ET

    National Weather Service Warns of Dangerous Heat in Santa Barbara County

    The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Santa Barbara County, warning of dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 112 possible, according to the Independent. The warning began at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, and is in effect until 6 p.m. on Friday, August 28.

    The warning cites continued hot and dry weather with elevated fire conditions through at least Friday, with major heat risk on Tuesday for most areas, including most coastal sections. Officials warn of concerns for heat-related illness.

  3. Aug 25, 2026, 2:46 p.m. ETFirst report

    Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Santa Barbara County

    The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Santa Barbara County, effective from 8 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2026, through 6 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2026, according to the Independent. The warning covers dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 112 degrees possible, and continued hot and dry weather with elevated fire conditions through at least Friday. Major heat risk is expected on Tuesday for most areas, including most coastal sections, with concerns for heat-related illness.

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