San Diego residents are feeling the heat as temperatures soar. Some areas are forecasted to hit the 90s to 100 degrees Fahrenheit mark, notably in inland Orange County and the San Diego Valleys. According to the National Weather Service in San Diego, where the sea breeze takes a break in the afternoon, locals could experience near triple-digit weather.
However, a hint of relief is on the horizon as the NWS predicts a few degrees cooler temperatures spreading across the region by Thursday. A recently published forecast discussion noted, "For Thursday into the weekend, there will be a cooling trend with weekend high temperatures as much as 5 to 10 degrees below average for the mountains during the weekend." The marine layer, too, will deepen, spreading the anticipated coastal low clouds further into the valleys.
Concerning the short term, the marine layer remains roughly 1,400 feet deep, which should persist through the day as high pressure to the south gains slight strength. Inland, The mountains are expected to warm up by about 5 degrees, whereas the western valleys and coastal areas will experience a slight cooling. "High temperatures for today will be as much as 8 to 12 degrees above average for the mountains, deserts, and inland valleys ranging from the lower 70s near the coast to the 90s to around 100 for the Inland Empire with 112 to 116 for the lower deserts," detailed the NWS forecast discussion.
By the weekend, locals can expect high temperatures a few degrees below average near the coast to 5 to 10 degrees below average for the mountains and valleys, according to NWS. Air travel appears unaffected as the forecast offers clear skies and unrestricted visibility for the inland valleys, mountains, and deserts through Thursday morning. Additionally, the marine outlook through Sunday is free from hazardous conditions, offering solace to those seeking respite on the water.
