Summer-like weather will bring scorching temperatures as the National Weather Service (NWS) places heat and wind advisories being in some areas of San Diego County, including Chula Vista.
A heat advisory remains in place through 6 p.m on Friday. According to the NWS Forecasters, some areas of the county will see temperatures ranging from 95-to 100 in cities including Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, and Poway.
Coastal areas, including San Diego, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Chula Vista, and National City are included in the heat advisory, with anticipated temperatures between 88 and 96 degrees.
Valley areas are also placed under a wind advisory through 4 p.m. today, as winds are anticipated to range from 15 to 25 mph, along with gusts of up to 50 mph.
Santa Ana wind conditions are expected to diminish by Friday.
According to the NWS, the heat will be most widespread on Thursday and Friday when the shallow marine layer will be pushed out to sea. A strong ridge aloft will collapse over the weekend”, allowing more fog and cool air to spread inland. Much colder air will arrive early next week, preceded by strong onshore winds over the mountains and deserts, and the potential for widespread rain and mountain snow on Tuesday.''
Forecasters advise the public to “drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and Neighbors”.
Young children and pets “should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances,” according to forecasters.
