Kraig Pakulski / Wednesday, May 20, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Peak heat Wednesday, tracking a cool & cloudy holiday weekend Peak heat occurs Wednesday. Expect temperatures to soar above average as high pressure reaches peak strength. Maximum temperatures rise into the 70s, 80s & a smattering of 90s. Practice heat & fire safety! Stay hydrated and be aware of reduced air quality issues. Plan strenuous activities around peak heating hours. We begin to cool off with more marine clouds in the forecast Thursday. Onshore flow and sea breeze are reestablished and this will bring a needed cooling trend to all areas. We fall 5-8 degrees from Wednesday and humidity will rise drastically. Marine clouds & a stubborn May gray pattern arrives Friday into our holiday weekend. Expect 60s and low 70s, with some areas failing to see the sunshine. The post Peak heat Wednesday, tracking a cool & cloudy holiday weekend appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Harta de los malos comportamientos, Tailandia reduce duración de las visas para viajeros de más de 90 países, incluido EE.UU. Next Article La estrategia de recuperación de Target está funcionando Print 11 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Top StoriesVideoLocal ForecastWeather Please login or register to post comments.