Across the inland valleys and in the mountains, meanwhile, the temperatures are likely to climb into the mid-90s to around 100 degrees or a little higher, according to meteorologists.
National Weather Service, NOAA/ Screenshot by NPR
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A tropical depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Debby north of Cuba on Saturday and was predicted to become a hurricane as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico. -
Tropical storm warnings and a hurricane watch were issued for the west coast of Florida and the panhandle as Debby crossed the Gulf of Mexico. Heavy rains are expected across the Southeast. -
Dangerously hot temperatures are in the forecast Friday in parts of San Diego County with an excessive heat watch in effect in the desert communities. -
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for the desert regions of both counties this weekend. -
Excessive heat warnings have been issued Friday for San Diego County deserts where dangerously hot conditions are in the forecast. -
Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense heat waves become more common. -
A heat advisory is in effect in the mountain communities of Pine Valley and Julian until 10 p.m. Thursday. -
Temperatures are expected between 110 and 116 in the San Diego County desert communities. -
The heat advisory will be in effect in El Cajon, Escondido, Poway, Santee, La Mesa and San Marcos until 10 p.m. Thursday. -
Heat advisories will remain in effect Monday until at least 9 p.m. Wednesday throughout San Diego County mountain and valley areas.
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