Daytime temperatures in the deserts of San Diego County are expected to soar into the triple digits Tuesday and throughout the week as high pressure gradually drifts across Southern California.
A National Weather Service heat advisory for the deserts is scheduled to take effect at noon and extend until 7 p.m. Sunday. Highs between 107 and 112 degrees were forecast for desert areas, as were highs of 110 to 115 degrees on Wednesday.
“High pressure aloft will gradually drift across Southern California through next weekend, bringing a prolonged period of very hot days in the lower deserts,” according to the weather service. “High temperatures will range from 110 to 115 each day.”
Desert-area residents were advised to avoid strenuous outdoor activity, if possible, keep nonalcoholic and noncaffeinated drinks on hand and wear lightweight loose clothing and a hat. Forecasters urged residents to take advantage of air conditioned areas and warned that kids, the elderly and pets should not be left in enclosed vehicles.
Forecasters said gradual cooling was expected to begin next week as the high pressure drifts off to the east.
—City News Service
