San Diego County experienced unusually warm and mostly sunny weather on Sunday, with temperatures running well above normal before a possible cooling trend and a chance of rain later in the week, according to the National Weather Service.
Weak Santa Ana winds arrived over the weekend, bringing warm, dry conditions and high temperatures that rivaled Arizona and Florida, NWS meteorologist Sebastian Westerink reported.
Temperatures climbed close to 90 degrees in Santee, where people experienced the unexpected heat during outdoor activities.
NBC 7 spoke to residents dealing with the hot conditions, including a father who took his son for frozen yogurt after a baseball game. “I don’t like the heat, that’s why I live in San Diego,” the resident told NBC 7.
Beaches remained under a coastal flood advisory and beach hazards statement through Tuesday. Wave heights were expected to be as big as 7 feet, accompanied by dangerous rip currents.
These conditions could cause minor coastal flooding during high tide, NBC 7 meteorologist Sheena Parveen reported. The National Weather Service advised beachgoers to use extra caution through Tuesday night.
Daytime highs along the coast will be in the 80s early in the week, with overnight lows dropping to the upper 50s and low 60s. Inland valleys saw highs in the upper 80s, while mountain areas recorded highs in the low 60s to low 70s. Desert communities experienced highs ranging from the mid-to-upper 70s to the 80s.
A developing storm system is approaching Southern California and could bring a change in weather by Friday and Saturday. Forecasters say there’s a 15% to 25% chance of rain late in the week, with Saturday offering the best possibility of precipitation for San Diego County.
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