San Diegans can expect a gradual drop in the scorching temperatures this weekend. After enduring an excessive heat warning, the much-needed respite comes as a trough of low pressure moves inland along the West Coast. Inland areas are set to cool down, with temperatures on Sunday hitting near average for the lower deserts and potentially 5 to 10 degrees below average for the valleys. As reported by the National Weather Service San Diego, this cooling trend will be accompanied by stronger and gusty southwest-to-west winds in the mountains and deserts through Saturday evening.
To rapidly explain the cooling scope, San Diego County's inland valleys are to witness highs sliding from the 90s to around 100 degrees on Friday to the mid-80s to lower 90s by Sunday. Orange County will follow suit, as coastal areas that hover in the lower to mid-70s near the coast on Friday are set to cool slightly over the weekend. This decrease in temperature comes with gusts potentially reaching up to 55 mph in certain areas, notably the northern Coachella Valley below the San Gorgonio Pass, as revealed by the Area Forecast Discussion released by the National Weather Service.
The NWS anticipates a warming trend to take hold again next week, with inland temperatures expected to ascend 5 to 10 degrees above average by the first weekend of August. The mercury in coastal areas should hover close to typical August readings. Humidity levels will also climb, increasing the likelihood of afternoon and early evening thunderstorms, particularly in mountain and desert regions, towards the end of next week.
Marine conditions along the coast are projected to remain stable and untroubled through Tuesday, making it safe for seafaring activities. As inland trends tend to dial back the mercury and call in the winds, the coastal climes maintain their composure under the watch of the NWS. No Skywarn activation is required, but spotters are always encouraged to report significant weather conditions. The cooler temperatures should be welcomed by residents and visitors alike seeking a break from the intense summer heat that has blanketed the area recently.
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