Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 3 at 8:09PM PDT until August 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 8:09pm
Expires:
August 4, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 95 and
105 common, except locally up to 108 in the hottest locations.
* WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness,
especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old,
those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
Instruction:
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.
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.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you
can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the
heat.
Area Description:
Northern Ventura County Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov