Wind Advisory Raised for Santa Barbara County Coast as Heat Advisory Continues
The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Wind Advisory for the Santa Barbara County southwestern coast from 6 PM Friday to 3 AM Saturday, while a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM Friday.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 11, 2026, 10:55 a.m. ET
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Sep 11, 2026, 11:25 a.m. ET
Weather Service Warns of Heat Illness and Downed Limbs on Santa Barbara County Coast
The National Weather Service Los Angeles says hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses and that gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, with tree limbs possibly blown down and a few power outages possible along the Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast.
The office issued the impact statement as part of a Heat Advisory and a Wind Advisory covering Jalama Beach, El Capitan State Beach, Refugio State Beach and Gaviota, according to the Weather Service.
The Heat Advisory runs until 6 PM PDT on Friday, September 11, 2026, with high temperatures of 85-95 degrees and very warm overnight lows, the Weather Service said. The Wind Advisory runs from 6 PM that evening to 3 AM PDT on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with northwest Sundowner winds of 15-30 mph and gusts of 35-45 mph, and local gusts to 50 mph near Gaviota and Refugio.
The Weather Service advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. It also notes that winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, and advises securing outdoor objects.
Sep 11, 2026, 10:55 a.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory and Wind Advisory Issued for Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast
The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a heat advisory and a wind advisory for the Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, according to the agency's advisory record. The heat advisory remains in effect until 6 PM PDT on Friday, September 11, 2026, and the wind advisory runs from 6 PM that evening to 3 AM PDT on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
The heat advisory covers high temperatures of 85-95 degrees and very warm overnight lows, the advisory record states. The wind advisory covers northwest Sundowner winds of 15-30 mph with gusts of 35-45 mph, and local gusts to 50 mph near Gaviota and Refugio, according to the same record.
The affected areas include Jalama Beach, El Capitan State Beach, Refugio State Beach and Gaviota, the advisory record lists. The National Weather Service Los Angeles issued the advisories at 7:23 AM PDT on Friday, September 11, 2026, covering two zones.
According to the advisory record, gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result, and hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. The agency advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors. It also advises that winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, and that outdoor objects should be secured.
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