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East County News Service
July 12, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) – The National Weather Service predicts a long-duration heat wave will impact San Diego’s inland areas through next week, potentially breaking records. Triple digit temperatures will bring extreme heat risk in desert areas, with the highest temperatures Saturday through Monday, along with elevated fire weather conditions each afternoon and evening.
High temperatures are expected to reach 115-121 degrees in low desert areas such as Anza-Borrego and 105-112 degrees in high desert areas. Mountains should reach 95-105,with San Diego’s valleys reaching 92-103 degrees. Temperatures are expected to stay warm even overnight, with lows temperatures of 80-90 degrees in low desert areas and lows in the 70s in the mountains and high desert communities.
The high temperatures mean high risk for heat-related illnesses for pets, livestock and people, especially with extended outdoor exposure and for those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
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