by In the parched eastern parts of the San Diego region, an excessive heat warning was in force Monday, warning residents of potentially harmful triple-digit temperatures in nearby desert villages.
The National Weather Service’s advisory, which is valid until 8 p.m. Tuesday, predicts dangerously high temperatures, with thermometer readings as high as 115 degrees in Borrego Springs, Ocotillo Wells, and the adjacent areas.
The federal agency reported that temperatures in both of the desert communities had risen to 110 degrees as of early Monday afternoon.
Meanwhile, local mountain regions were under a less urgent heat advisory through 8 p.m. Monday, with maximum temperatures of up to 100 degrees predicted.
According to the NWS, Tuesday’s high temperatures are predicted to be 72–77 degrees near the coast, 78–82 degrees inland, 81–86 degrees in the western lowlands, 90–95 degrees near the foothills, 89–99 degrees in the mountains, and 112–115 degrees in the deserts.
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The NWS advised residents and visitors to the flagged areas to stay out of the sun, preferably finding cover in an air-conditioned building during the hottest parts of the day, drink lots of non-alcoholic beverages, avoid leaving people or pets in parked cars, and keep an eye on friends, family, and neighbors who may be in danger.
This article was provided to by City News Service.
