Record Heat Grips Region With Worse Forecast Ahead
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San Diego hit 94 degrees on Friday, October 2nd, tying the all-time record for that calendar date — a mark that had stood since 1945. The National Weather Service warned that Saturday would be the hottest day of the entire stretch, with nearly 20 communities across the county already having crossed 100 degrees on Friday alone.
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through 8 p.m. Thursday, October 8th. A simultaneous Wind Advisory covering the county mountains calls for east winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour with gusts reaching 40 mph — a combination that sharply elevates wildfire danger across the region.
SDG&E was actively preparing Public Safety Power Shutoffs in rural and backcountry areas as electricity demand surged, and thousands of customers were reportedly without power Friday. Schools in the Ramona area closed due to the extreme conditions, underscoring how operationally disruptive the heat event had already become before reaching its forecasted peak.
Public health officials urged residents to limit strenuous outdoor activity during afternoon hours, hydrate constantly, and check on elderly neighbors, people without working air conditioning, and anyone who works outdoors. Authorities also reiterated that vehicle interiors can reach lethal temperatures within minutes — a documented cause of death that occurs every year. The Santee Branch of the San Diego County Library was designated a free air-conditioned Cool Zone, operational through Wednesday.