San Diego residents can expect a small reprieve from the heat with a temperature drop for the desert regions. At the same time, coastal areas are set to experience a slight uptick, according to the National Weather Service.

Furthermore, today's weather has been reported to be dry with "gusty southwest to west winds for the mountains and deserts for this afternoon and evening," as stated in an Area Forecast Discussion by the NWS San Diego CA. Gusts could reach intensities ranging from 35 to 45 mph and potentially hit near 55 mph in the northern Coachella Valley below the San Gorgonio Pass.

The warming trend continues today, with coast and valley regions experiencing temperatures just a few degrees warmer than Monday and deserts getting up to 8 degrees warmer. Highs for the latter regions are expected to hover around the average for this time of year.

As the week edges, Wednesday will bring weak offshore flow with "locally gusty north winds in the Inland Empire below the Cajon Pass with gusts to around 40 mph," according to the Area Forecast Discussion. There will also be gusty north winds in the Coachella Valley north of Interstate 10, with gusts ranging between 35 and 45 mph.

Looking at the weekend, temperatures are expected to rise above average as the coast basks in the sun and inland areas turn up the heat. Saturday's forecast indicates high temperatures a few to 10 degrees above the norm. However, a cooldown will commence on Sunday and continue into Monday, with coastal and valley temperatures dropping a few degrees below average.

Maritime conditions are forecasted to remain calm through Saturday, with no significant disturbances expected on the horizon for seafarers. Meanwhile, local skywatchers can stand down, as the SGX advises that Skywarn activation is unnecessary at this time, though they continue to welcome reports of significant weather conditions.