Extreme Heat Warning Issued for San Diego Coastal Areas
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for San Diego County Coastal Areas from October 2nd to October 8th, with dangerously hot temperatures expected and a high risk of heat-related illnesses. Residents should take precautions, including staying hydrated and avoiding leaving children or pets in vehicles.
Residents in San Diego County Coastal Areas should prepare for dangerously hot conditions, with an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) San Diego CA.
The warning is effective from 10 AM PDT this morning, October 2nd, until 8 PM PDT on Thursday, October 8th. High temperatures are expected to range from the mid-80s to lower 90s near the coast, and reach the mid-90s to around 102 degrees Fahrenheit for mesas and higher coastal terrain. Overnight lows will remain very warm, mostly in the 70s.
The NWS warns that heat-related illnesses will significantly increase during this period. To protect yourselves and others, residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, and stay out of the sun. Check on relatives and neighbors, especially those who may be vulnerable to the heat.
It is critical to remember: Do not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes, even with windows cracked.
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