Heat advisory issued for SLO County with triple-digit heat on the way
Brace yourself for summer weather, San Luis Obispo County — triple-digit heat is on the way.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for interior areas of San Luis Obispo County from Tuesday at 10 a.m. to Thursday at 8 p.m. as temperatures soar into the 90s and 100s.
“There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning and those active outdoors,” the weather service said.
Wednesday and Thursday afternoon are expected to experience the hottest temperatures, the weather service said.
To avoid heat illness, drink fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms and out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.
If working outside, wear lightweight and loose clothing, and “try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening,” the weather service said.
The advisory applies to Creston, the Carrizo Plain, Santa Margarita Lake, Paso Robles, Templeton, New Cuyama, Atascadero, Lake Nacimineto, Shandon and San Miguel — and more areas could be added this week.
If you want to cool off, head to the coast. In Morro Bay, the temperature shouldn’t break 70 degrees, and in Pismo Beach, the hottest day will be Wednesday with a high near 78 degrees.
What’s in the weather forecast?
On Monday, Paso Robles is expected to hit a high near 89 degrees with a west-southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph, the weather service said. Meanwhile, San Luis Obispo will see a high near 76 degrees with a west wind of 5 to 10 mph.
Coastal areas will be much cooler. On Monday, Morro Bay can expect a high near 64 degrees.
On Tuesday, the temperature will soar to 94 degrees in Paso Robles. San Luis Obispo will stay cooler with a high near 79 degrees. In Morro Bay, the temperature will only reach 65 degrees after the fog clears around 11 a.m.
Wednesday will be sunny and hot in Paso Robles, with a high near 100 degrees. In San Luis Obispo, the temperature will reach 85 degrees with wind gusts up to 20 mph. Morro Bay will have a high near 69 degrees with wind gusts up to 20 mph.
Thursday will also be hot in Paso Robles, with a high near 98 degrees. San Luis Obispo can expect a high near 85 degrees, and Morro Bay can expect a high near 69 degrees.
By Friday, the temperature in Paso Robles will cool slightly to a high of 92 degrees. In San Luis Obispo, the mercury will reach about 78 degrees, but in Morro Bay, it won’t pass 65 degrees.
Saturday will be mostly sunny in Paso Robles with a high near 91 degrees, and San Luis Obispo will also experience sunshine with a high near 77 degrees. It will also be sunny in Morro Bay, but much cooler, with a high near 65 degrees.
Finally, Sunday in Paso Robles will have a high near 89 degrees, San Luis Obispo will have a high near 79 degrees and Morro Bay a high near 66 degrees, the weather service said.
