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Los Padres National Forest

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 10:02AM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

10:02 AM — 8:15 PM

* WHAT...The Heat Advisory has been replaced with an Extreme Heat Warning. High temperatures of 105 to 110 degrees and multiple days of Major Heat Risk. Hottest temperatures expected today. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills, Lake Isabella, and the Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon high temperatures of 105 to 110 degrees will occur until Monday, with the hottest temperatures expected today. Overnight lows will generally only fall into the mid 60s to mid 70s with little overnight relief.

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 7 at 9:11AM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

August 7th, 9:11 AM — 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 98 and 106 common. * WHERE...The Cuyama Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday. * 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.

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 7 at 9:11AM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

August 7th, 9:11 AM — 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously 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 Sunday. * 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.

Overview

Los Padres National Forest encompasses nearly 2 million acres across central California's Coast and Transverse Ranges, stretching 220 miles from Monterey to Kern County. The forest is currently open but with significant recent fire impacts and ongoing restrictions. The Gifford Fire (August 2025) burned 131,614 acres and reached 100% containment in late September, becoming California's largest fire of 2025. This followed the Madre Fire (July 2025) which burned over 80,000 acres and was declared out in late July. Area closures remain in effect from both fires, particularly affecting the Santa Lucia and Mt. Pinos Ranger Districts. Fire restrictions are active forest-wide through January 31, 2026, with additional restrictions in Santa Barbara front country through February 26, 2026 - campfires prohibited except at developed sites. The Sespe Condor Sanctuary remains closed to protect California Condor recovery. Highway 1 has partial closures near Big Sur due to rockslides. Many seasonal gates close December 1 and reopen May 1. Most recreation sites and campgrounds are open, though some areas like Figueroa Mountain trails, Lake Fire areas, and storm-damaged sections remain closed. Check district-specific conditions as accessibility varies significantly - the forest spans four distinct ranger districts with independent status updates.

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