Extreme heat and dangerous ocean rip currents about to hit San Diego County
The big surf and currents will arrive at a moment when the ocean is unusually warm, enticing swimmers and surfers.
The big surf and currents will arrive at a moment when the ocean is unusually warm, enticing swimmers and surfers.
Hurricane Genevieve could send 8 to 11 foot waves to San Diego County beaches this week.
Forecasters say waves from Hurricane Fausto will also produce dangerous rip currents along the coast.
Tropical Storm Elida will send big, dangerous was to San Diego County beaches on Sunday.
Temperatures will hit the low 80s at the coast, mid-90s across inland valleys and foothills, and 113 to 114 in the low deserts
The monsoon could produce showers and thunderstorms in the backcountry on Sunday.
San Diego County is expected to be mostly clear with seasonal temperatures over the holiday weekend.
Beginning Wednesday, desert areas such as Borrego Springs are set to see temperatures between 105 and 110 degrees.
Waves rising 7 feet or more will slam San Diego County beaches Tuesday and Wednesday.
The warming trend will last through the middle of next week, the National Weather Service says.