EXTREME HEAT

Temperature records broken in these San Diego County communities

Excessive heat warnings are in effect for the mountains and deserts and a heat advisory was issued for the mountains

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An early autumn heat wave is bringing record highs to parts of San Diego County and is expected to linger Wednesday bringing "dangerously hot conditions."

On Wednesday, temperature records were set for that particular day in the following areas:

  • Ramona: At 104 degrees surpassed its record of 102
  • Alpine: At 102 degrees surpassed its record of 100
  • Palomar Mountain: 92 degrees broke the record of 90 set in 2020
  • Lake Cuyamaca: 90 degrees tied the record set in 1980
  • Campo: 103 degrees broke the record of 102 set in 1980

Records were broken Tuesday in the following areas:

  • Palomar Mountain: 93 degrees broke the record for the day of 89 set in 2020
  • Cuyamaca: 94 degrees broke the record of 89 set in 2020
  • Campo: 105 degrees broke the record of 105 set in 2020
  • Borrego: 112 degrees broke the record of 111 set in 1991

Excessive heat warnings in effect in the desert and valley communities have been extended until 8 p.m. Monday. Highs are expected to reach 114 and lows are expected in the mid 70s to lower 90s.

A heat advisory has also been extended until 8 p.m. Monday for the mountain areas, where temperatures are expected between the mid 80s and mid 90s.

"Slight cooling will occur for late in the work week, then another warming trend will likely develop over the weekend," forecasters said.

In areas under the threat of excessive heat, forecasters repeated their standard warning for people to be on the lookout for signs of heat illness, particularly in "the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning and those active outdoors."

NBC 7's Kelvin Henry was in Ramona, where residents say they are doing everything they can to stay safe in this heat.
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