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Although the extreme heat is expected to subside, forecasters said "very warm" weather and above-average temperatures would continue through Saturday. Another round of hot weather is expected Sunday into early next week. -
Tuesday is day four of the record-breaking heat wave. On Monday, the torrid conditions set daily heat records across Southern California, including San Diego County. -
Summer got off to a scorching start in the San Diego area Monday as an intense hot spell grew even fiercer across the region, particularly in its eastern reaches. -
The heat wave will move out by Monday, but looking ahead, forecasters are projecting a warm and dry summer of above average temperatures and periodic heat waves. -
A National Weather Service excessive heat warning for the deserts will take effect at 10 a.m. and extend until 8 p.m. Sunday. A less severe heat advisory for the valleys and for mountain locales lower than 6,000 feet will run concurrently. -
High temperatures in inland areas are expected to increase to 10 to 20 degrees above normal Friday and Saturday. -
A National Weather Service wind advisory for the mountains and deserts is set to take effect at 5 p.m. Thursday and extend until 3 a.m. Saturday. -
A flash flood watch will remain in effect from noon through Friday evening for the mountains and deserts, while rain is expected throughout San Diego County. A rain advisory for coast waters is in effect for Friday. -
The chance of showers will gradually increase Thursday afternoon and evening and "become likely" Thursday night through Friday. -
A storm system will likely bring showers to areas other than the deserts and a slight chance of thunderstorms to the mountains.
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