Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands
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An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands from 8 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday, with temperatures of 88 to 100 expected.
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- Record type
- Extreme Heat Warning
- Affected area
- Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, California
- Issued
- September 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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Alert Details
Extreme Heat Warning issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. The alert was sent at 10:49 AM PDT on September 8, 2026, and is effective from that time.
Affected Areas
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands (CAZ087).
What You Should 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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
Expected Conditions
Temperatures of 88 to 100 expected. Humid conditions will add to heat discomfort. Heat peaking on Wednesday for most areas. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 8 AM PDT Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to 8 PM PDT Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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