San Luis Obispo, CA Weather

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and elevated surf.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is an increased risk of ocean
drowning due to hazardous rip currents. Rip currents can pull
swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off
beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 100 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California near the coast including
the beaches.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heat hazards may extend into next week for portions of
the region.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat hazards may extend into next week for
portions of the region.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you
can call 2 1 1 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the
heat.