A heat wave advisory has been issued for San Luis Obispo and parts of Santa Barbara County, with temperatures expected to reach 85-95 degrees Fahrenheit, 20-30 degrees higher than typical for this time of year.
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SLO Fire Department urges caution as storms shut down roads and damages Fremont Theater marquee
Monterey and King street were shut down Monday as storms created unsafe driving conditions. Highway 1 was also briefly closed due to flooding. It has since been reopened. Monterey Street between Santa Rosa and Osos, was closed, along with portions of sidewalk in front of and across from the Fremont Theater, Tuesday morning according to […]
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California’s torrential rains mark the end of 25-year drought
After 25 years of drought, California is no longer in a drought due to heavy rainfall in November and December, which has decreased the risk of fires and increased water levels to normal.
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Large waves and rip currents prompt Central Coast beach warnings
San Luis Obispo County beaches will be under a high surf advisory watch from Dec. 3-5 due to large, breaking waves and rip currents, with residents and visitors advised to stay out of the water and away from rocks and the break.
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Weather prompts cancellation of weekly SLO Farmers’ Market
The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market has been cancelled this week due to forecasted rain, which has caused some disappointment for attendees and vendors alike.
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Atmospheric river to hit SLO County Wednesday through Sunday
An atmospheric river is expected to hit California this week, bringing up to four inches of rain to San Luis Obispo County.
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Tropical storm brings rain and 2,600 lightning strikes to San Luis Obispo
Moisture from a tropical storm off the coast of Mexico brought a lightning display that included about 2,600 strikes and sporadic rains last night and this morning, according to National Weather Service. The season’s first storm in San Luis Obispo County brought seven power outages that affected over 3,000 PG&E customers, a remarkable lightning show, […]
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Let yourself spend ‘lizard time’ in the sun to feel rejuvenated
More students should take advantage of the sunny weather. Even if you’re too busy to be in the sun for hours or lying out in the sun to tan or playing spikeball doesn’t sound appealing to you, I want to remind you: being in the sun for even a short time can make you feel photosynthesized and rejuvenated.
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San Luis Obispo will experience a heatwave this week. How hot will it get?
San Luis Obispo County is advised to prepare for a heat wave expected this week, with residents and visitors experiencing hot temperatures until Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are anticipated to soar into the triple digits, with highs reaching between 100 and 105 degrees. Forecasters predict higher temperatures this time around compared […]
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Cal Poly to remain open amidst heavy rainfall
Last night, Cal Poly Academic Affairs sent out an email to the campus community announcing that the campus will remain open today amidst the rain, with classes and operations scheduled at their regular time.
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Flood warning issued for San Luis Obispo County
A flood and high surf warning has been issued for San Luis Obispo County by the National Weather Service. The high surf advisory is effective until 10 a.m. Friday and the coastal flood advisory is effective until Friday at 1 a.m. Residents are advised to stay off of piers, jetties and other water-side infrastructure. Residents […]