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State: CA Total alerts: 21 Updated: Oct 5, 2026 6:31pm PDT

Extreme Heat Warning

Area
Death Valley National Park
Extreme Heat Warning issued October 5 at 3:32PM PDT until October 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures near 110 degrees and overnight lows only getting down to around 85 degrees. This will yield at least major Heat Risk, impacting anyone without adequate cooling and hydration. * WHERE...Elevations in Death Valley National Park below 2000 feet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 5 at 2:47PM PDT until October 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding and elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is unlikely but possible. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding impacts will be greatest for Long Beach, Catalina Island, Zuma Beach and Malibu.

Extreme Heat Warning

Area
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Santa Clarita Valley; Ventura County Beaches; Ventura County Inland Coast; Lake Casitas; Ojai Valley; Central Ventura County Valleys; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches; Palos Verdes Hills; 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; Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley
Extreme Heat Warning issued October 5 at 2:47PM PDT until October 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures reaching 90 to 100 at the coast and 106 in the valleys. * WHERE...Coast and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Heat Advisory

Area
San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast; Santa Lucia Mountains; Southern Salinas Valley; San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys; San Luis Obispo County Mountains; Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast; Santa Ynez Valley
Heat Advisory issued October 5 at 2:47PM PDT until October 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures around 90 near the coast to 103 inland. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Valley, and Southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Extreme Heat Warning

Area
Cuyama Valley; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range; Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range; Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains; Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands
Extreme Heat Warning issued October 5 at 2:47PM PDT until October 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 85 at the coast and 100 in the mountains and Cuyama valley. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

Heat Advisory

Area
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
Heat Advisory issued October 5 at 2:47PM PDT until October 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Temperatures of 80 to 95 degrees expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 5 at 2:47PM PDT until October 7 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding and elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is unlikely but possible. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding impacts will be greatest for Long Beach, Catalina Island, Zuma Beach and Malibu.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 5 at 1:33PM PDT until October 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Tuesday afternoon through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Minor coastal erosion is also expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated surf of 3-6 feet, with sets to 7 feet, on south and southwest-facing beaches. High tides are expected to peak between 6.5 and 7.0 feet during the mornings and evenings.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 5 at 1:33PM PDT until October 9 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Tuesday afternoon through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Minor coastal erosion is also expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated surf of 3-6 feet, with sets to 7 feet, on south and southwest-facing beaches. High tides are expected to peak between 6.5 and 7.0 feet during the mornings and evenings.

Heat Advisory

Area
Northwestern Interior Mendocino; Northeastern Interior Mendocino; Southwestern Interior Mendocino; Southeastern Interior Mendocino; Northern Lake; Western Lake; Southwestern Lake; Eastern Lake
Heat Advisory issued October 5 at 12:49PM PDT until October 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...High temperatures up to 105 with overnight temperatures in the 60s. Moderate to localized High HeatRisk. * WHERE...Mendocino Interior, and Lake County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate to localized high HeatRisk will increase the potential for heat illnesses.

Extreme Heat Watch

Area
Imperial County West; Imperial Valley
Extreme Heat Watch issued October 5 at 11:38AM MST until October 8 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures 105 to 108. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * WHERE...Portions of Imperial County, including the Imperial Valley. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.

Extreme Heat Warning

Area
Orange County Inland
Extreme Heat Warning issued October 5 at 11:29AM PDT until October 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s to 103. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures in the lower to mid 70s. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Extreme Heat Warning

Area
Orange County Coastal
Extreme Heat Warning issued October 5 at 11:29AM PDT until October 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

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

Extreme Heat Warning

Area
San Diego County Coastal Areas
Extreme Heat Warning issued October 5 at 11:29AM PDT until October 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from the mid 80s to lower 90s at the beaches to the mid 90s to around 100 for the mesas and other higher coastal terrain. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures in the upper 60s to mid 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Extreme Heat Warning

Area
San Diego County Inland Valleys
Extreme Heat Warning issued October 5 at 11:29AM PDT until October 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 90s to 105. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures in the upper 60s to mid 70s. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Extreme Heat Warning

Area
Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills
Extreme Heat Warning issued October 5 at 11:29AM PDT until October 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures 90s. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures in the upper 60s to mid 70s. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Extreme Heat Warning

Area
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire
Extreme Heat Warning issued October 5 at 11:29AM PDT until October 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 90s to 105. Nights will be very warm with low temperatures in the upper 60s to mid 70s. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Heat Advisory

Area
West Side Mountains north of 198; Los Banos - Dos Palos; Merced - Madera - Mendota; Planada - Le Grand - Snelling; Coalinga - Avenal; West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties; Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma; Fresno-Clovis; West Side Mountains South of 198; Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5; Delano-Wasco-Shafter; Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore; Visalia - Porterville - Reedley; Buena Vista; Bakersfield; Southeast San Joaquin Valley; South End San Joaquin Valley; Mariposa Madera Foothills; Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra; Fresno-Tulare Foothills; Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra; South End Sierra Foothills; South End of the Lower Sierra
Heat Advisory issued October 5 at 10:15AM PDT until October 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...High temperatures up to 102 degrees expected. Overnight lows between 70 and 75 degrees expected in the Sierra Foothills where the thermal belt is strongest * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley, Sierra Nevada foothills, and Coastal West Hills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to major risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those without effective cooling or hydration.

Heat Advisory

Area
West Side Mountains north of 198; Los Banos - Dos Palos; Merced - Madera - Mendota; Planada - Le Grand - Snelling; Coalinga - Avenal; West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties; Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma; Fresno-Clovis; West Side Mountains South of 198; Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5; Delano-Wasco-Shafter; Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore; Visalia - Porterville - Reedley; Buena Vista; Bakersfield; Southeast San Joaquin Valley; South End San Joaquin Valley; Mariposa Madera Foothills; Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra; Fresno-Tulare Foothills; Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra; South End Sierra Foothills; South End of the Lower Sierra
Heat Advisory issued October 5 at 10:15AM PDT until October 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...High temperatures up to 102 degrees expected. Overnight lows between 70 and 75 degrees expected in the Sierra Foothills where the thermal belt is strongest * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley, Sierra Nevada foothills, and Coastal West Hills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to major risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those without effective cooling or hydration.

Heat Advisory

Area
Western Shasta County Foothills Between 1000-3000 ft; South-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro; Eastern Shasta County Foothills Between 1000-3000 ft; Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Between 1000-3000 ft; Northern Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft; Central Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft; Southern Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft; Western Tehama County Foothills Between 1000-3000 ft; Northern Sacramento Valley in Tehama County; Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5; Eastern Glenn County; Butte County Below 1000 ft; Western Glenn and Colusa County Foothills Between 1000-3000 ft; Central Colusa County Including Interstate 5; Eastern Colusa County; Sutter and Yuba Counties Below 1000 ft; Capay Hills of Yolo County and Vaca Hills of Solano County; Western Yolo County Including Capay Valley and Interstate 505; Central Yolo and Northeast Solano Counties Including Woodland and Davis; Sacramento Metro and Western El Dorado and Amador Counties; Central Solano County Including Fairfield and Vacaville; Southwestern Solano County Including Vallejo; Sacramento County Delta; San Joaquin County Delta; Central San Joaquin County Including Stockton Metro; Tracy Triangle Below 1000 ft; Northeastern San Joaquin Valley Below 1000 ft; Eastern Diablo Range Above 1000 ft; Western Stanislaus County Below 1000 ft Including Interstate 5; Central Stanislaus County Including Modesto Metro
Heat Advisory issued October 5 at 9:42AM PDT until October 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...High temperatures of 94 to 102 degrees expected and overnight low temperatures in the mid 60s to low 70s, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...The Sacramento and northern San Joaquin Valleys, Delta and Carquinez Strait, and foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially to anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest days expected Monday through Wednesday.

Heat Advisory

Area
Sonoma Coastal Range; North Bay Interior Mountains; North Bay Interior Valleys; San Francisco Bay Shoreline; East Bay Interior Valleys; Santa Cruz Mountains; Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose; Eastern Santa Clara Hills; East Bay Hills; Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio; Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest; Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County Including Pinnacles National Park
Heat Advisory issued October 5 at 9:29AM PDT until October 8 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Hot conditions with maximum temperatures in the mid-90s to near 105. Mild minimum temperatures and weak onshore flow will limit overnight relief. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, North Bay Interior Mountains and Valleys, The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts likely in some health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure.

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