Wind Advisory Upgraded for Santa Barbara County Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains
The National Weather Service Los Angeles has raised the hazard to a Wind Advisory, in effect from 5 p.m. Thursday, September 10, until 6 a.m. Friday, September 11.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 10, 2026, 4:14 p.m. ET
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Sep 10, 2026, 4:23 p.m. ET
Wind Advisory for Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range and San Marcos Pass Ends 6 AM Friday
The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Wind Advisory for the Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and the Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, including San Marcos Pass, Gaviota, Refugio State Beach, Jalama Beach and El Capitan State Beach. The advisory begins at 5 PM Thursday September 10 and ends at 6 AM PDT Friday September 11, according to the Weather Service.
The Weather Service says hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses and that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result, the Weather Service said.
The office advises people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. It says not to leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, warning that car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments, according to the advisory. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and the Weather Service says heat stroke is an emergency and to call 9 1 1.
On winds, the Weather Service says winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, and advises using extra caution and securing outdoor objects.
The Weather Service says temperatures of 88 to 108 are expected, with northwest Sundowner winds of 15-30 mph and gusts of 35-45 mph, and local gusts to 50 mph near Gaviota and Refugio.
Sep 10, 2026, 4:14 p.m. ETFirst report
Wind Advisory Issued for Santa Barbara County Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains
The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Wind Advisory for the Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and the Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, according to the agency's advisory. The advisory takes effect at 5 p.m. PDT on Thursday, September 10, 2026, and expires at 6 a.m. PDT on Friday, September 11, 2026.
The advisory covers San Marcos Pass, Gaviota, Refugio State Beach, Jalama Beach and El Capitan State Beach. Northwest Sundowner winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected, with local gusts to 50 mph near Gaviota and Refugio, the advisory states.
The National Weather Service warns that gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, and the agency advises using extra caution and securing outdoor objects.
The advisory also notes that temperatures of 88 to 108 are expected, and that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. It advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors, and warns against leaving young children and pets in unattended vehicles, where car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and heat stroke is an emergency requiring a call to 9 1 1.
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