San Diego is waking up clear Sunday with temperatures already around 75 degrees, and the city is headed for a high near 97. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect as dangerously hot conditions settle over the region, with warm nights offering little relief.
The National Weather Service expects sunny skies on Sunday, October 4, with west winds generally between 0 and 10 mph. The warning runs through 8 p.m. Thursday, October 8, and heat-related illnesses are expected to increase significantly during the event.
The Heat Sticks Around Through Thursday
Monday will again reach about 97 degrees before temperatures ease to 93 on Tuesday, 91 on Wednesday and 89 on Thursday. Overnight lows will remain unusually mild, mostly in the low to mid-70s, including a forecast low around 76 Sunday night.
Rain is not part of the immediate forecast, with precipitation chances at or near zero through Thursday. Friday will bring a more noticeable change, with a mostly sunny high near 87, followed by a cooler Saturday near 80.
Winds Shift As The Week Moves Along
Sunday's coastal forecast calls for light west winds, but gustier offshore winds may affect inland areas and coastal mountain slopes, especially earlier in the day. Winds are expected to turn more westerly as the sea breeze pushes inland during the afternoon.
Take The Heat Warning Seriously
Residents should drink plenty of fluids, limit time in direct sun and use air conditioning or another cool place when possible. The National Weather Service also advises checking on relatives and neighbors, and never leaving children or pets in an unattended vehicle, where temperatures can become dangerous within minutes.
