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Updated:March 16, 2026 4:45 am PDT

Extreme Heat Warning EXTREME HEAT WARNING  
Ventura County

Effective: Sun, 3/15 2:10pm Severity:  Severe 
Updated: March 16, 2026 4:45 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 3/16 6:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Clarita Valley - Santa Lucia Mountains - San Luis Obispo County Mountains - Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range - Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Lake Casitas - Ojai Valley - Central Ventura County Valleys - Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles - Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Calabasas and Agoura Hills - Western San Fernando Valley - Eastern San Fernando Valley - Southeastern Ventura County Valleys - Santa Susana Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor - Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor - Eastern San Gabriel Mountains - Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 90 and 98
expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with temperatures between 96 and 104 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Monday to 10 AM PDT
Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM
PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for
anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without
air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will
contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and
foothill locations.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Heat Advisory HEAT ADVISORY  
Ventura County

Effective: Sun, 3/15 2:10pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: March 16, 2026 4:45 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 3/16 6:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands - San Luis Obispo County Beaches - San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast - Santa Ynez Valley - Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast - Ventura County Beaches - Ventura County Inland Coast - Malibu Coast - Los Angeles County Beaches - Palos Verdes Hills
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Temperatures between 85 and 95 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive
populations including the very young, the very old, those without
air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will
contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and
foothill locations.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Heat Advisory HEAT ADVISORY  
Ventura County

Effective: Sun, 3/15 2:10pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: March 16, 2026 4:45 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 3/16 6:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Clarita Valley - Santa Lucia Mountains - San Luis Obispo County Mountains - Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range - Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range - Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Lake Casitas - Ojai Valley - Central Ventura County Valleys - Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles - Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Calabasas and Agoura Hills - Western San Fernando Valley - Eastern San Fernando Valley - Southeastern Ventura County Valleys - Santa Susana Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor - Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor - Eastern San Gabriel Mountains - Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 90 and 98
expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with temperatures between 96 and 104 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Monday to 10 AM PDT
Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM
PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for
anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without
air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will
contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and
foothill locations.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Ventura County

Effective: Sun, 3/15 1:05pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: March 16, 2026 4:45 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 3/18 11:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Ventura County Beaches - Malibu Coast - Los Angeles County Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles
County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore.

Information:
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.