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NWS San Diego CAXH.W 0010October 1, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning: Orange County Coastal, CA

The National Weather Service office in San Diego issued an extreme heat warning for Orange County Coastal in California, in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on October 8. It was the 10th extreme heat warning the NWS office in San Diego issued in 2026.

Warning

Issued12:29 a.m. PDT, October 1, 2026
In force from10:00 a.m. PDT, October 2, 2026
Expires8:00 p.m. PDT, October 8, 2026

In force for 6 days

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, San Diego CA
Area
Orange County Coastal
State
California
Level
Warning
Issued
12:29 a.m. PDT, October 1, 2026
In force from
10:00 a.m. PDT, October 2, 2026
Expires
8:00 p.m. PDT, October 8, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Severe, Likely, Expected
VTEC event
KSGX XH.W 0010
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

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The notice as issued

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from the mid 80s to around 90 near the coast to the lower to mid 90s near higher coastal terrain expected. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures mostly in the lower to mid 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

What the agency told people to do

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.