The heat is not done with the South Coast just yet.

The National Weather Service issued a fire weather watch for parts of Santa Barbara County as temperatures rise later this week.

Additionally, Southern California Edison has announced that parts of Santa Barbara County could experience public safety power shutoffs due to the risk of wildfires. Outages could begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday but may happen sooner or later depending on weather conditions.

Possible PSPS shutoff areas include the Highway 154 corridor and the Gaviota Coast. Check your address through the SCE outage map here.

PG&E’s PSPS map does not include any in Santa Barbara County as of Tuesday.

Temperatures are expected to rise in the middle of the week and cool off before the weekend.

“We’re expecting it to peak on Wednesday, but end on Thursday before some relief on Friday,” said Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist with the NWS.

A heat advisory is in effect for parts of the county through Thursday night including the Santa Maria Valley, Cuyama Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, Lake Cachuma and the San Marcos Pass.

Even though the NWS is not expecting a lot of wind this week, it is still issuing a fire weather watch that will go into effect at 6 p.m. on Wednesday and end at 8 p.m. on Thursday for some inland and mountain areas of the county.

However, Kittell said that the warning could be upgraded.

He added that the main reason the NWS is concerned is due to the extreme heat and an abundance of dry plants that could spark a fire.

Kittell said that residents living in a high-fire risk area or camping should be cautious with anything that could create sparks.

“If you live in a high-risk area, stay tuned in and have a plan,” he said.

Santa Barbara residents can sign up for ReadySBC Alerts to receive information on weather-related warnings and other emergency messages.

Kittell also said the hot weather brings a risk of heat illness. He stated that babies, older residents, people with no air conditioning, and anyone being active outdoors are at risk.  

Forecasts Across the County

Temperatures in the city of Santa Barbara are expected to stay moderate Tuesday, with a high of 76 degrees.

The heat will return on Wednesday as temperatures are expected to rise to 84 degrees during the day and drop to 64 degrees that night.

Thursday will see a small drop in daytime temperatures to the low 80s and nighttime temperatures in the low 60s.

Friday, temperatures will drop again to the high-70s, and there will be a mixture of fog and sun throughout the day.

Santa Maria is already in a heat advisory warning from Tuesday until Thursday.

Temperatures on Tuesday will be in the high 80s but drop to the mid-50s at night.

Wednesday will see temperatures rise to the mid-90s with clear skies throughout the day. Nighttime temperatures will fall to the low-50s.

Thursday temperatures will begin to fall during the day but will still be in the low-90s before dropping to the low-60s that night.

Friday will see a significant drop to the low-80s during the day.

Buellton and Solvang are also under a heat advisory warning until Thursday.

Temperatures on Tuesday will be in the mid-90s before dropping to the mid-50s at night.

Wednesday will be the hottest day of the week with temperatures in the low-100s with no clouds. Nighttime temperatures will see a drop to the mid-50s.

Thursday will see a little relief as daytime temperatures drop to the high-90s and fall further that night as temperatures drop to the mid-50s.

Friday will see temperatures in the low-90s.

Lompoc will also see higher temperatures but is not currently under a heat advisory.

Temperatures will increase today to the mid-80s and drop to the low-50s at night.

Wednesday will see temperatures in the low-90s and nighttime temperatures in the mid-50s.

Residents will see a small drop on Thursday to the high-80s and fall to the high-50s on Thursday night.

Daytime temperatures will fall to the low-80s on Friday.

Santa Barbara County officials shared tips to stay cool:

• Drink plenty of cool, non-alcoholic beverages, especially those without sugar or caffeine. Do not wait until you are thirsty to drink. If you have fluid restrictions from your doctor, ask to see how much you should drink while the weather is hot.

• Take care of those who might not be aware of high temperature dangers or be able to react accordingly – especially the elderly, young children, and pets. Check on your neighbors.
• Limit outdoor activity. Try to schedule outdoor activities during the cooler parts of the day, like morning and evening hours. Be sure to wear sunscreen and rest often.
• For those who work outside, be sure to take frequent rest breaks in a shaded area or air-conditioned room, if possible. Stay hydrated and take action by moving to a cooler space if you feel signs of heat exhaustion.
• Take regular breaks in the shade or in an air-conditioned room. A few hours in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler. Taking a cool shower or bath can help too.
• If you do not have air‐conditioning, consider arranging to spend at least parts of the day at another space that is cool. Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, they will not prevent heat-related illness.
• Wear appropriate clothing. Lightweight, light-colored, loose fitting clothing works best.
• Know the signs of heat exhaustion. If someone becomes dizzy, nauseated, or sweats heavily, find a cooler location for him or her immediately.
• Know the signs of heat stroke. Heat stroke is much more serious than heat exhaustion. The symptoms are similar to heat exhaustion, but also include hot, flushed skin. With heat stroke, the person often stops sweating and the skin will be unusually dry. If heat stroke is a possibility, call 911 immediately. Heat stroke is life threatening!
• Do not leave children (and pets) unattended in vehicles. It only takes a matter of minutes on a relatively mild day for a vehicle to reach deadly temperatures.