San Diego under Heat Advisory: Temperaturesโข to Soar This Week
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San Diego County โขresidents should prepare for a meaningful increase in temperatures as a cooling trend reverses, bringing summer-like conditionsโฃ back to the โregion. Theโฃ National Weather Service has issued โขalerts for extreme heat, particularly impacting mountain and desert communities, beginning Thursday and extending through Friday evening.
Heat Alerts inโฃ Effect
An extreme heat watch is in effect for San Diego County’s mountain and desert areas from 10 โa.m.Thursday until 8 p.m. Friday. Further south,an extreme heat warning is active fromโข 10 a.m.Wednesday through 8โข p.m. Friday for portions of southwest Arizona and southeastern California, including Imperial County, Ocotillo, and Joshua Tree. These alerts signalโฃ a potentially hazardous โคperiod for vulnerable populations.
Temperature Forecast
Thursday’s forecast predicts highsโค reaching 91 degrees Fahrenheit in Escondido,El Cajon,and Julian.โข Ramona is expected to reach 95 degrees.โข Coastal areasโ will experienceโ more moderate temperatures,with highs of 78 โฃdegrees in oceanside and the city of San Diego. Inland areas will see temperatures climb significantly,โค potentially reaching 100 to 114 degrees in the deserts and 90 to โข99 degrees in the โขmountains.
Did You Know? Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can โฃlead to heat โexhaustion and heatstroke, โฃserious โconditions requiring immediate medical attention.
Air Quality Concerns
Air quality across San Diego โคCounty,Southern California,and Baja California is currently rated as moderate โขdue to ongoing wildfires in the region. Residents can monitor real-time air quality data at Airnow.gov.
Monsoonal Moisture and Thunderstorm Potential
Theโ return of monsoonal moisture introduces a chance of thunderstorms from Thursday through Sunday, โฃprimarily in the mountains and deserts. However, the increased humidity may limit nighttime cooling,โ keeping desert temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.
Pro Tip: Staying hydrated is crucial during periods of extreme heat.Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feelโข thirsty.
safety Recommendations
The National Weather Service advises residents to take the following precautions during extreme heat:
- Wearโ loose-fitting, โขlightweight โขclothing.
- avoid strenuous โactivity during peak heat hours.
- Stay โhydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
- Check on elderly relativesโ and neighbors.
- Neverโข leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.
Cooling centers are available throughout San Diego County for those seeking relief from the heat. Details on locations can be found through county resources.
| Location | Thursday โHighโข (ยฐF) | Friday High (ยฐF) |
|---|---|---|
| Escondido | 91 | 93 |
| el Cajon | 91 | 93 |
| Julian | 91 | 93 |
| Ramona | 95 | 97 |
| Oceanside | 78 | 79 |
| San Diego (City) | 78 | 79 |
What steps are you takingโฃ to prepare for the โคheatwave?โค Do you have a plan to stay โcoolโ and safe?
Understanding Heat Waves andโ Their Impact
Heat waves โare becoming more frequent and intenseโข due to climate change, posing significant risks to public health. According โคto the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), heat-related deaths are among the leading causes of weather-related fatalities in the United States EPA on Heat Waves. Vulnerable populations, including the elderly, young children, and individuals with โขchronic health conditions, are particularly susceptible to the effects of extreme heat.
Frequently Asked questions About the San Diego Heat Wave
- What is an extreme heat watch? โ An extremeโค heat watch means conditions are favorable for extreme heat, andโฃ residents should prepare for potential impacts.
- What isโค the difference between heat exhaustion andโ heatstroke? Heatโ exhaustion is less severe and often involves heavyโข sweating, weakness, โand dizziness. Heatstroke is a medical โemergency characterized โฃby high body temperature, confusion, and loss of consciousness.
- Where can I findโข a cooling center in San Diego County? informationโ on cooling center locations can be found on theโ County of San Diego website.
- How can I โprotect my โpets from the heat? Provide pets with plenty of water, shade, and avoid walking them onโฃ hot pavement.
- What should I do ifโข I suspect someone is experiencing heatstroke? Call 911 immediatelyโค and โขmove the person โto a cool place.
Full forecast available atโค fox5sandiego.com/weather
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