The heat is on in San Diego County, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing heat warnings for the county's mountains and deserts, while foreseeing warmer conditions near the coast due to a shallower marine layer.
An excessive heat warning is in effect for the San Diego County deserts starting 10 a.m. Wednesday and set to last until 8 p.m. Thursday, as reported by Patch article. Temperatures are projected to reach a scorching 115 degrees in the deserts and up to 100 degrees in the mountains on Thursday, raising concerns for those engaging in outdoor activities or laboring outside during these sizzling hours.
Simultaneously, a heat advisory has been issued for the mountains below 5,000 feet, going into effect from noon Tuesday through 8 p.m. Thursday, according to the Times of San Diego. Both extreme heat warnings in the mountains and deserts highlight the potential risks for various communities, such as Julian and Pine Valley, located in those elevations.
In a tweet, NWS San Diego provided a brief summary of the heat wave, noting that it will continue over the next several days before cooling down during the weekend. The heat advisories issued pertain not only to the San Diego and Riverside County mountains but also extend to the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley.
We have a brief heat wave over the next several days before cooling down this weekend!
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) August 15, 2023
⚠️Excessive Heat Warnings for the Coachella Valley & San Diego Deserts
⚠️Heat Advisories for the Inland Empire, & parts of the Mountains in San Diego/Riverside Counties below 5000 feet#CAwx pic.twitter.com/sYa9b0WpNk
As temperatures soar, concerns about heat-related illness increase, and staying vigilant becomes paramount for those who frequently work or spend time outdoors. The National Weather Service advises people to take necessary precautions, such as staying hydrated, seeking air-conditioned spaces, avoiding direct sunlight, and checking on neighbors and loved ones, particularly the elderly or those living alone, as described in the Patch report.
