Cooler weather is expected in San Diego County this week, with temperatures dropping more than 20 degrees by Wednesday.
An Imperial Beach lifeguard truck passes a fisher standing in the ocean next to the IB Pier in Imperial Beach on Sept. 3, 2024.Cooler weather is expected in San Diego County this week, with temperatures dropping more than 20 degrees by Wednesday, but forecasters say Monday the dangerous heat wave will continue to grip the area.
Record high temperatures were reported Sunday in parts of San Diego County. It was 109 in Escondido, breaking the record for the day of 104 set in 1944. It was 110 in Ramona, breaking the record for the day of 103 set in 2018. It was 105 in Alpine, breaking the record for the day of 104 set in 1984. It was 108 in El Cajon, breaking the record for the day of 104 set in 1984.A heat advisory remained in effect until at least 8 p.m.
A flood advisory was issued Sunday afternoon due to brief heavy rainfall affecting some parts of the county. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas was expected in Ramona, Valley Center, Escondido, San Pasqual, San Pasqual Indian Reservation and Rincon Indian Reservation. Conditions will slowly cool this week, with downtown highs dropping to 84 on Tuesday and 75 on Wednesday, according to current forecasts.Monday's San Diego surf forecast includes a low-risk rip current, with surf height from 1 to 3 feet, and a mixed south swell from 200 degrees and west swell from 280 degrees.
"Slight cooling will occur Monday, but temperatures will remain 10-15 degrees above normal. Much cooler Tuesday onward," the NWS said.
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