DANGEROUS HEAT AND THUNDERSHOWERS FORECAST

July 2018 Articles

East County News Service

July 20, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) -- Possible thunderstorms are forecast for this weekend as monsoonal moisture conditions continue. In addition, the National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for next week. “Dangerous” temperatures are expected to reach 116 degrees in the desert, over 100 degrees in our mountain areas and 99 degrees in El Cajon.

During such high temperatures, be sure to drink plenty of water, avoid strenuous outdoor activities, check on elderly or disabled residents who don’t have air conditioning, and never leave children or pets alone in a vehicle, even for a few minutes.

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