Where’s Fall? Excessive Heat Warning Issued in San Diego
If you were hoping for a cool start to the fall season in Southern California, you’ll have to wait a bit longer, since an excessive heat warning has been issued in San Diego.
The National Weather Service issued the warning for San Diego County inland valleys, including regions like Escondido, El Cajon, La Mesa, San Marcos, Santee, and Poway. The warning is in place from now until 8 p.m. Thursday.
As you might expect, temperatures will be unseasonable, with highs in the 90s-to-100s on Wednesday and Thursday. Even downtown San Diego, including the Gaslamp Quarter will be unusually warm with a high in the low 80s.
The heat wave kicked off on Tuesday, when heat records were broken across some regions of San Diego County, including Palomar Mountain, Cuyamaca, and Borrego Springs, NBC 7 reported. Ironically, those are generally some of the places to see snow in San Diego County — but you’ll have to wait a bit longer for that, too.
It’s important to note that there is an elevated risk of wildfires in San Diego County because of the excessive heat and a relative lack of humidity. As of writing, the humidity levels in many parts of the region’s backcountry are between 15 percent and 20 percent.
Of course, even if you won’t be doing any sledding over the next couple of times, the excessive heat in San Diego means you can still hit San Diego beaches — despite the fact that it’s October.
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Mike Peterson is a writer, editor, and strategist based in San Diego. When he’s not writing and editing the La Jolla news, you can often find him practicing yoga, rock climbing, or exploring the outdoors with his wife and dog.
