An unseasonable autumn hot spell that has kept the San Diego area sweltering since last week delivered more toasty temperatures Monday on the cusp of a predicted slow cooling trend.
The summery conditions generated more heat milestones across the county. Tallying record high minimum temperatures for the date were Campo (58 degrees), El Cajon (70), Escondido (70), Oceanside (70) and San Diego (75), according to the National Weather Service.
San Diego also tied its prior Oct. 12 maximum-temperature reading of 94 degrees.
The sultry conditions — which brought about highs this afternoon in the mid-90s along the coast and just shy of 100 degrees inland — are likely to begin tapering off as a low-pressure system starts settling in Tuesday, according to forecasters. Still, high temperatures are expected to remain five or so degrees above seasonal averages by Friday.
The change in the weather also will create a chance for showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday, the NWS advised.
Authorities advised the public to take commonsense health precautions during the heat wave by staying well-hydrated, avoiding working in the sun, checking on neighbors and relatives — especially the elderly — and providing plenty of water to pets and livestock.
Officials also warned against leaving children or pets in parked cars, which can quickly become death traps in high heat.
— City News Service
