Heat alerts Tuesday, cooling Wednesday

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - High pressure is keeping our temperatures above normal Tuesday, especially inland, as the coast remains a bit more comfortable with the help of onshore flow and a morning marine layer.

A heat advisory is in effect until 9pm Tuesday, with temperatures between 80 and 105 degrees possible in Santa Barbara and Ventura County valleys. Smoke from the wildfires can worsen heat impacts. Hydration and limited time outdoors will be key for inland communities.

A wind advisory is also in effect for the Gaviota coast 6pm-3am with 15-35 mph winds and 45 mph gusts. Overall northwest winds will continue to blow smoke away from San Luis Obispo, though moderate air quality remains for most of Santa Barbara County. The northwest flank of the Gifford Fire will be closely tracked, though winds will mostly not be blowing in the westward direction.

We begin to cool Wednesday, as heat weakens and low pressure arrives. Winds are expected to increase slightly in our region by midweek as well. Sundowners will continue on the southwest coast.

We will remain cool, cloudy, and breezy for most areas through about Saturday, but high pressure is already forecasted to return by next week.