There is a hot spot in San Diego County right now.
In fact, it feels particularly hot outside. “It’s really hot, so I had to remove my hat and sweater,” said Alicia Mihalov, a resident of Lemon Grove.
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The deserts are under an escalated extreme heat warning through 8 p.m. on Saturday, while the inland valleys and mountains were under a heat advisory through 8 p.m. on Friday.
Parts of San Diego County reached record highs on Thursday:
- Palomar Mountain tied its previous record in 1969 with 93 degrees.
- Lake Cuyamaca’s record of 94 degrees in 2020 was broken after reaching temperatures of 96 degrees
- Campo’s record of 103 degrees in 2013 was broken after reaching temperatures of 106 degrees.
Tourists and residents of San Diego were figuring out how to remain cool on Saturday.
I m drinking a lot of water, getting electrolytes like Gatorade, I had a popsicle. Larry Bernard, who is traveling from Los Angeles, remarked, “I haven’t had one of those in a long time and I’m trying to stay in the shade too.” Heat stroke is a pretty serious condition, so you only need to be a little cautious and make sure you stay hydrated.
The following advice is suggested by the National Weather Service:
- Drink plenty of water.
- Stay in an air-conditioned area during the hottest hours of the day.
- Take cool showers.
- Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
- Never leave a child, elderly person, or pet unattended in a car.
- Avoid unnecessary hard work or activities outside during the hottest part of the day.
- Avoid unnecessary sun exposure.
