There is now a chance of thunderstorms and showers Thursday to go with the region’s extreme heat warning.

“If you think that it feels like Florida out there this morning, you are not far off,” National Weather Service officials said.

Local areas have about a 10%-20% chance of thunderstorms Thursday and Friday, with minimal rain impacts, according to the National Weather Service.

Several monitoring stations recorded measurable (but small) amounts of rainfall Thursday morning.

Santa Barbara County areas remain under extreme heat warnings and heat advisories Thursday with forecasted temperatures in the 80s and 90s.

Santa Barbara tied a daily heat record Wednesday, with an 86-degree day. That measurement is taken at the Santa Barbara Airport, near Goleta, and ties the 1977 heat record.

Some Santa Barbara schools are holding shorter class days Thursday because of the forecasted heat, district officials said. Temperatures in the city are forecasted to hit at least the mid-90s.

The multi-day heat wave increases the risk for heat illness and wildfires. A red flag warning, which indicates high-risk fire weather, remains in effect for the Cuyama Valley and mountain areas of Santa Barbara County.

“The risk for heat illness remains high. There will also be a thunderstorm or two today. All great reasons to seek air conditioned indoor spaces today and take it easy this afternoon,” National Weather Service staff said Thursday morning.

Check the latest National Weather Service forecasts here.

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