Southern California braces itself as the National Weather Service in San Diego forecasts sizzling temperatures peaking Thursday and Friday, with highs ranging from the coastal mid-80s to a scorching 110 degrees for the inland valleys. The National Weather Service San Diego reports that inland valleys can anticipate 100 to 106 degrees on Wednesday before inching even further to between 102 and 110 degrees by Friday. The marine layer, albeit shallow, is expected to provide some coastal relief amidst this heat crescendo.
As per the NWS San Diego, an Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for regions excluding the coast, effective from 11 AM Wednesday to 8 PM Friday. Amidst the heat, the inland areas could experience temperatures soaring as much as 12 to 18 degrees above average. A Heat Advisory might also become necessary for coastal areas. Residents should expect to stay cool in any way they can as the oppressive heat wave sets in to thoroughly test the limits of air conditioners and fans across the region.
For those seeking sanctuary on the water, maritime conditions are expected to remain stable, with no hazardous marine events anticipated through Saturday. Aviators can also expect clear flying conditions, except for sporadic cumulus clouds near mountainous regions. VIS is mostly clear and unrestricted today and tonight, except for some cumulus clouds around 11000 feet MSL over mountains 18-01Z.
