Another dangerous heat wave in parts of San Diego County is expected to bring temperatures as high as 118 degrees and lows as high as 92 in the deserts this weekend, forecasters said.
An excessive heat warning is expected to remain in effect over the weekend in the San Diego County deserts areas, according to the National Weather Service.
Heat advisories will also remain in effect until at least 9 p.m. Sunday throughout county mountain and valley areas, including El Cajon, Escondido, Santee, San Marcos, La Mesa and Poway with temperatures expected in the triple- digits.
Officials advised drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air- conditioned rooms, staying out of the sun and checking up on relatives and neighbors during extreme heat.
Children and pets should never be left inside vehicles on days that are even a little warmer than normal, as locked cars can turn into death traps in mere minutes.
Saturday’s conditions in downtown San Diego saw a high near 81 and a northwest wind up to 10 mph. Patchy fog is expected after 11 p.m., with increasing clouds and a low around 67. Low clouds and fog will continue in the coastal areas during the nights and mornings.
High tides over 6 feet are expected around 9 p.m. Saturday and well over 6 feet around 10 p.m. Sunday, with minor tidal overflow at low-lying beach parking lots and boardwalks.
“An increase of monsoonal moisture next week will bring a chance of thunderstorms mainly in the afternoons Monday through Thursday in the mountains and locally into deserts, with the greater chances on Tuesday and Wednesday,” the NWS said.
No hazardous marine conditions are expected through Wednesday.
Updated at 12:40 p.m. July 20, 2024
–City News Service
