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ALT Map showing expected rainfall totals from 0.5 to 3 inches across Southern California for Wednesday and Thursday storm.
ALT A moderate storm is expected to impact Southern California Wednesday through Thursday. Rainfall totals are expected to generally range from 0.5 to 1.5 inches except 1.5 to 3 inches across south facing mountains/foothills. Minor flooding and debris flows are possible especially near recent burn scars. Peak timing for most locations will fall into the late Wednesday morning through late Thursday morning timeframe. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible bringing potential hazards such as cloud-to-ground lightning, heavy downpours, gusty winds, small hail, and even isolated waterspouts.
ALT Gusty Santa Ana Winds with Warnings and Advisories issued
ALT American Red Cross van and canopy outside a Spanish-style airport terminal building with palm trees.
ALT A city recruitment notice for Santa Barbara's Rent Stabilization Board seeking tenants, including seniors, to join by December 2, 2026.
ALT Reclutamiento especial para la Junta de Estabilización de Alquileres: La Junta de Estabilización de Alquileres está integrada por siete miembros, de los cuales al menos cuatro deben ser inquilinos que alquilen una vivienda en la Ciudad, incluido un inquilino de 65 años o más. Fecha límite para presentar solicitudes para el reclutamiento especial: 2 de diciembre de 2026, a las 5:00 p. m.
ALT Aerial view of Wharf and Harbor with view of West Beach neighborhood.
ALT Extreme Heat Warnings and Advisories for much of SW California continue to be in effect through Thursday due to high temperatures ranging between 95 and 105 today. Relief is on it's way, with temperatures lowering over the weekend down to the 70s by Sunday or Monday.
ALT Extreme Heat Warnings in effect for this Friday through next Thursday for the coast and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, as well as the Santa Barbara County South Coast and mountains. Heat Advisories in effect for Friday through next Thursday for the rest of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Moderate to Extreme Heat Risk can be expected.
ALT Graphic displaying symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
ALT Clean Air Day graphic promoting free public transit across Santa Barbara County on October 7. Large text reads, “Ride Transit Free on Clean Air Day” and “Across Santa Barbara County.” Colorful transit-line graphics connect wind, leaf and bus icons. A note states that paratransit and microtransit are not included. Logos for SBCAG, City of Lompoc Transit, Santa Ynez Valley Transit, Clean Air Express, SMRT and Santa Barbara MTD appear at the bottom.
ALT City Hall flag with clouds in the sky.
ALT Three people ride bicycles on a sunny road past the Santa Barbara Mission.
ALT Team of firefighters pulling a large airplane with a thick rope on an airport tarmac.
ALT A bowling league participant prepares to roll a bowling ball down the lane