SAN DIEGO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego County is under two weather alerts as dangerous heat builds across the region.
From the coast to the inland valleys, a Heat Advisory is in effect until Friday at 8 p.m. The deserts are under an Extreme Heat Warning through Saturday evening.
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This is not typical March weather. Temperatures are surging 20 to 30 degrees above average, bringing dangerously hot conditions and the potential for record-breaking heat in some areas.
Today, dry air and gusty winds from the east and northeast will help drive temperatures even higher, especially near the mountains and inland communities. Wind gusts could reach 25 to 45 miles per hour. Temperatures are already much warmer than yesterday and will continue to climb through the week.
The peak of this heat is expected Thursday and Friday, when many areas could see some of the hottest March temperatures on record.
Take this heat seriously:
Avoid outdoor activity between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m
Stay in air conditioning or shade when possible
While coastal areas may see slight relief starting midweek, inland communities will continue heating up into the end of the week. Nights will also stay warm, offering little cooldown.
Looking ahead, a gradual cooling trend begins this weekend near the coast and spreads inland early next week. Even then, temperatures will remain above average.
Skies will stay mostly clear at the coast, with little to no morning fog. Some coastal clouds could return late this weekend.
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