San Diego is starting Wednesday clear and around 72 degrees, but the city is headed for a sharply hotter afternoon with a forecast high near 90. Intermittent coastal fog and low clouds may persist through 9 a.m., giving way to bright sunshine and a heat warning that remains in effect through Thursday evening.
Heat And Coastal Hazards Hit Wednesday
The National Weather Service forecast calls for mostly sunny skies Wednesday, with temperatures reaching the low 90s during the afternoon. The extreme heat warning for San Diego County coastal areas runs through 8 p.m. Thursday, October 8, when another warm day is expected, according to the National Weather Service.
Along the coast, beachgoers will also contend with 3- to 6-foot surf, dangerous rip currents and minor flooding around high tides. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect through 11 a.m. Friday, October 9, while the Beach Hazards Statement continues through Friday evening; low-lying beach parking lots, boardwalks and roads could see isolated flooding.
Cooling Arrives Before A Wetter Weekend
Temperatures ease to the mid-80s Friday and about 80 degrees Saturday, with morning fog becoming more likely as the marine layer deepens. The bigger shift arrives late Saturday night, when rain chances increase, followed by a chance of showers Sunday and Monday.
Sunday and Monday could bring showers. By Tuesday, skies should turn partly sunny again, with highs mostly in the 70s.
Heat Safety Still Matters
The City of San Diego recommends drinking water, using air-conditioned spaces or shade, and checking on older adults, neighbors and pets during extreme heat. Outdoor plans are best shifted away from the hottest afternoon hours, especially while the warning remains active.
