Edhat Staff
Update by the National Weather Service
4:00 p.m., August 26, 2017
The National Weather Service has upgraded its previous forecast and has now issued an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING for Santa Barbara County, from Sunday through Thursdayand possibly longer. This will bring dangerously high temperatures and an elevated fire danger to our area. Take precautions to stay safe.
* TEMPERATURE:
Temps above 100 degrees are expected across the interior portions of Santa Barbara County and the Coastal Zone and other portions of the County are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s. Low temperatures are only expected to drop into the upper 60s to mid 70s in the late evening/early morning hours.
* IMPACTS:
The very high temperatures create a dangerous situation in which heat related illnesses are possible. Temperatures inside vehicles, even if the windows are partially open, can quickly rise to life-threatening levels. Also, the hot and dry conditions combined with very dry fuels will bring an extended period of elevated fire danger to the area.
*PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
- Never, ever, leave people or pets in enclosed vehicles, even for a short period of time.
- Now is the time to make sure your air conditioning system is running properly. For those without air conditioning, it is recommended to take shelter in an air conditioned building when possible.
- Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
- To reduce risk during outdoor work, OSHA 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 911.
Don’t forget about your pets: Remember that the temperature of the ground and the air inside a vehicle can be much higher than the air outside (sometimes by 50 to 75 degrees or more!).
- Keep pets indoors, out of the sun, and in a cool area.
- Make sure they have access to plenty of cool water.
- Make sure that they are never left in a vehicle, even for a short amount of time.
Source: National Weather Service
August 25, 2017
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for the majority of Santa Barbara County, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. An extended heat wave is expected through Thursday and possibly longer. This will bring very high temperatures and an elevated fire danger to our area. Take precautions to stay safe.
*TEMPERATURE:
Temps above 100 degrees are expected across the interior portions of Santa Barbara County and the Coastal Zone and other portions of the County are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s. Low temperatures are only expected to drop into the upper 60s to mid 70s in the late evening/early morning hours.
*IMPACTS:
The very high temperatures create a dangerous situation in which heat related illnesses are possible. Temperatures inside vehicles, even if the windows are partially open, can quickly rise to life-threatening levels. Also, the hot and dry conditions combined with very dry fuels will bring an extended period of elevated fire danger to the area.
*PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
- Never, ever, leave people or pets in enclosed vehicles, even for a short period of time.
- Now is the time to make sure your air conditioning system is running properly. For those without air conditioning, it is recommended to take shelter in an air conditioned building when possible.
- Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
- To reduce risk during outdoor work, OSHA 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 911.
Don’t forget about your pets: Remember that the temperature of the ground and the air inside a vehicle can be much higher than the air outside (sometimes by 50 to 75 degrees or more!).
- Keep pets indoors, out of the sun, and in a cool area.
- Make sure they have access to plenty of cool water.
- Make sure that they are never left in a vehicle, even for a short amount of time.
