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.
San Diego Gas & Electric experienced several power outages during the weekend, with the causes still under investigation. The utility provider broke records for power usage, with 5,032 megawatts of demand at 6:45 p.m. within SDG&E's service area — shattering the previous record of 4,890 megawatts set on Sept. 16, 2014.
Resources for staying cool during hot weather
- Cool Zones: San Diego County libraries, community centers and more that offer free access to AC.
- City of San Diego pools hours and locations.
- Get a free fan by contacting San Diego County's Aging & Independence Services at 800-339-4661.
- Imperial County's list of Cool Centers and Hydration Stations.
"We understand how challenging it is to be without power during these extreme temperatures, and we deeply appreciate your patience and understanding," said Dana Golan, SDG&E's vice president of customer services. "Our dedicated field crews have been working non-stop to restore power as quickly and safely as possible and will continue to do so until everyone is fully restored."
A heat advisory remained in effect until at least 8 p.m. Monday for the cities of Carlsbad, Encinitas, Chula Vista, Vista, Oceanside, San Diego and National City, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday's temperatures were in the upper 80s and 90s near the coast, 96 degrees in downtown San Diego and close to triple-digits a few miles inland.
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.
Mountain areas were also experiencing extreme heat Sunday, with more bearable weather expected by Wednesday.
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.
No hazardous marine weather conditions are expected through Thursday.
