Thank you Paul. Well, it is quite warm out there and quite *** bit warmer than it was yesterday at this time and many places running 12 to 15 degrees warmer than yesterday at noon. Boulder Creek is 17 degrees warmer than it was yesterday. Right now, Monterey, only 2 degrees above yesterday’s temp. It’s currently 68 in Monterey. They were up to 76 just about an hour ago, but temperature has already started to drop in Monterey as that northwest wind picks up. That should provide some relief throughout the day and that’s why you see the heat advisory doesn’t include the coastline, but Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains as well as San Benito County outside of the heat advisory is expected to be quite hot. We’ve got moderate heat risk throughout much of these areas, the Santa Lucia and Monterey County and including Santa Cruz County. As well, even some pockets of major heat risk. Looking at tomorrow’s heat impacts, we actually see much less widespread moderate heat with more minor stuff thanks to *** sea breeze that will be stronger. Paul, I’ll send it back over to you. All right, thanks, Kyle. And there could be PG&E safety shutoffs with all this heat and wind also posing *** problem. 10 counties are on alert, including parts of Monterey and San Benito County. This is PG&E’s map of the areas that could be impacted, including South Monterey County, San Benito County, and near Keshawa. If PG&E turns off the power, it is expected to happen around 1 p.m. tomorrow and could stay off until at least Thursday.
Wildfire Preparedness: Your guide to staying safe on the Central Coast
Updated: 3:16 PM PDT Jul 14, 2026
The very real threat of wildfires can cause stress and anxiety, even for areas on the Central Coast.App | Weather | Radar | Traffic | Upload Photos | Facebook | Twitter | InstagramKnow what to do when a Fire Weather Watch is issuedStay tuned to KSBW 8 News and KSBW.COMPack a go bagCreate an Evacuation Plan ChecklistClear defensible space around your propertyPreparing for EvacuationsHere’s what you can do to prepare and what you should pack before you leave.Know your Evacuation Zone Cal Fire has created a map that shows evacuations with different neighborhoods and communities being listed in separate zones. These zones tell you when people in your area are being asked to evacuate. >>View the evacuation zone map, click here.Before a WildfireCreate a Wildfire Action Plan for your family. Being ready to go also means knowing when to evacuate and what to do if you become trapped.Make sure you monitor wildfires in your area and know your community’s emergency response plan, evacuation orders and evacuation centers.Sign up for alerts from your local county or city.While Under Evacuation Warning/AdvisoryOnce the warning or notice comes down, you should remember the 6 Ps, according to the USDA:A Plan for the people in your family (including a meeting place).Personal items (including toiletries, food and water for two to three days and special personal possessions).Prescriptions – Have your full, current supply of prescriptions packed.Photographs (and other mementos) that cannot be replaced.Pets (Have a plan in place and pets secured so frightened pets don’t escape fenced yards or kennels.)Papers – Pack all important papers, including reference phone numbers, account numbers, etc.Move people with mobility issues and livestock early to avoid delays. When Under Evacuation OrderReview your Evacuation Plan Checklist.Ensure your Emergency Supply Kit/Evacuation Bag is in your vehicle.Cover up to protect against heat and flying embers. Wear long pants, long-sleeve shirt, heavy shoes/boots, cap, dry bandanna for face cover, goggles or glasses. 100% cotton is preferable.Locate your pets and take them with you.What To Put In Emergency Supply KitThe American Red Cross recommends that every family have an emergency supply kit assembled long before a wildfire or other emergency occurs. Use the checklist below to help assemble yours.Face masks or coveringsThree-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day).Non-perishable food for all family members and pets (three-day supply).First aid kit.Flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries.An extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks.Sanitation supplies.Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses.Important family documents and contact numbers.Map is marked with evacuation routes.Prescriptions or special medications.Family photos and other irreplaceable items.Easily carried valuables.Personal computers (information on hard drives and disks).Chargers for cell phones, laptops, etcItems to take if time allows:Easily carried valuablesFamily photos and other irreplaceable itemsPersonal computer information on hard drives and disksChargers for cellphones, laptops, etc.MORE WILDFIRE RESOURCESCAL FIRE U.S. Forest ServiceFEMAReady.GovDisasterAssistance.govOES, Emergency Preparedness Page| GET THE KSBW 8 APP FOR THE LATEST ALERTS | Androids and iOS |
SALINAS, Calif. —
The very real threat of wildfires can cause stress and anxiety, even for areas on the Central Coast.
App | Weather | Radar | Traffic | Upload Photos | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Know what to do when a Fire Weather Watch is issuedStay tuned to KSBW 8 News and KSBW.COMPack a go bagCreate an Evacuation Plan ChecklistClear defensible space around your propertyPreparing for Evacuations
Here’s what you can do to prepare and what you should pack before you leave.
Know your Evacuation Zone
Cal Fire has created a map that shows evacuations with different neighborhoods and communities being listed in separate zones. These zones tell you when people in your area are being asked to evacuate.
>>View the evacuation zone map, click here.
Before a WildfireCreate a Wildfire Action Plan for your family. Being ready to go also means knowing when to evacuate and what to do if you become trapped.Make sure you monitor wildfires in your area and know your community’s emergency response plan, evacuation orders and evacuation centers.Sign up for alerts from your local county or city.
While Under Evacuation Warning/Advisory
Once the warning or notice comes down, you should remember the 6 Ps, according to the USDA:
A Plan for the people in your family (including a meeting place).Personal items (including toiletries, food and water for two to three days and special personal possessions).Prescriptions – Have your full, current supply of prescriptions packed.Photographs (and other mementos) that cannot be replaced.Pets (Have a plan in place and pets secured so frightened pets don’t escape fenced yards or kennels.)Papers – Pack all important papers, including reference phone numbers, account numbers, etc.
Move people with mobility issues and livestock early to avoid delays.
When Under Evacuation OrderReview your Evacuation Plan Checklist.Ensure your Emergency Supply Kit/Evacuation Bag is in your vehicle.Cover up to protect against heat and flying embers. Wear long pants, long-sleeve shirt, heavy shoes/boots, cap, dry bandanna for face cover, goggles or glasses. 100% cotton is preferable.Locate your pets and take them with you.What To Put In Emergency Supply Kit
The American Red Cross recommends that every family have an emergency supply kit assembled long before a wildfire or other emergency occurs. Use the checklist below to help assemble yours.
Face masks or coveringsThree-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day).Non-perishable food for all family members and pets (three-day supply).First aid kit.Flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries.An extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks.Sanitation supplies.Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses.Important family documents and contact numbers.Map is marked with evacuation routes.Prescriptions or special medications.Family photos and other irreplaceable items.Easily carried valuables.Personal computers (information on hard drives and disks).Chargers for cell phones, laptops, etcItems to take if time allows:Easily carried valuablesFamily photos and other irreplaceable itemsPersonal computer information on hard drives and disksChargers for cellphones, laptops, etc.MORE WILDFIRE RESOURCES
| GET THE KSBW 8 APP FOR THE LATEST ALERTS | Androids and iOS |