Red Flag Warning Issued for San Luis Obispo County Until 3 PM PDT
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A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 3 PM PDT today for San Luis Obispo County due to potential for dry lightning and critical fire weather conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- San Luis Obispo County, California
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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Alert Details
Red Flag Warning issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. Effective from 9:59 AM PDT to 3:00 PM PDT on August 28, 2026.
Affected Areas
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast; Santa Lucia Mountains; Southern Salinas Valley; San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys.
What You Should Do
Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out.
Expected Conditions
Highs 90 to 100 across the lower mountains, valleys, and adjacent foothills, and 80 to 90 closer to the coast. Moderate risk for dry lightning with minimal rain as well as gusty and erratic winds. 10-25 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Timeline
The warning is in effect through 3 PM PDT today, August 28, 2026.
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