Wind Advisory Extended for Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast
The National Weather Service has extended the Wind Advisory for the Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, now lasting until 6 AM PDT Saturday.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 28, 2026, 2:23 p.m. ET
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Aug 28, 2026, 2:55 p.m. ET
Wind Advisory and Heat Warnings Issued for Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast
The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Wind Advisory and heat warnings for the Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, effective from 6 PM Friday, August 28, 2026, to 6 AM Saturday, August 29, 2026. The advisory covers El Capitan State Beach, Gaviota, Refugio State Beach, and Jalama Beach.
For the Wind Advisory, northerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. The advisory warns that gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, and tree limbs could be blown down, possibly causing a few power outages. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Additionally, an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 8 PM PDT Friday, and a Heat Advisory from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM Saturday. Hot conditions with high temperatures of 92 to 102 degrees are common, with the hottest day on Friday. There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
Precautions include drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours. Secure outdoor objects and use extra caution when driving.
Aug 28, 2026, 2:53 p.m. ET
Heat and Wind Warnings Issued for Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast
The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued an Extreme Heat Warning, a Heat Advisory, and a Wind Advisory for the Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, effective from Friday evening through Saturday, August 29, 2026. The warnings cover El Capitan State Beach, Gaviota, Refugio State Beach, and Jalama Beach.
The Weather Service warns of a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups such as the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, and tree limbs could be blown down, with a few power outages possible.
The Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 8 PM PDT Friday evening, with high temperatures of 92 to 102 degrees common, hottest Friday. The Heat Advisory runs from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM Saturday, August 29, 2026. The Wind Advisory is in effect from 6 PM Friday to 6 AM Saturday, August 29, 2026, with northerly winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph.
Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles; use extra caution and secure outdoor objects.
Aug 28, 2026, 2:23 p.m. ETFirst report
Wind Advisory and Heat Warnings Issued for Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast
The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Wind Advisory and heat warnings for the Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, including El Capitan State Beach, Gaviota, Refugio State Beach, and Jalama Beach. The advisory is in effect from 6 PM PDT on August 28 to 6 AM PDT on August 29, with northerly winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph. The heat warnings include an Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM PDT on August 28 and a Heat Advisory from 8 PM PDT on August 28 to 8 PM PDT on August 29, with high temperatures of 92 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit, hottest on Friday.
According to the advisory, there is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups such as the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects, and tree limbs could be blown down, possibly causing power outages. The advisory recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. It also advises limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours and taking action when symptoms of heat exhaustion appear. For driving, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, so extra caution is advised.
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