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Extreme heat warning through Oct. 8; SDG&E begins power shutoffs in the backcountry
Forecasters expect highs near 102 on the coastal mesas and hotter inland, with Santa Ana winds raising fire danger. SDG&E warned about 35,000 customers could lose power.
San Diego County is in for a long, hot stretch. The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for coastal areas from Friday, Oct. 2, through 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Forecasters expect highs in the mid-80s to low 90s near the coast and the mid-90s to around 102 on the mesas, with overnight lows staying in the 70s in many places. Inland valleys will be hotter.
Weak to moderate Santa Ana winds are expected Friday through Monday, with gusts of 20 to 45 mph in higher terrain and humidity between 15% and 25%, which raises fire danger.
SDG&E began Public Safety Power Shutoffs on Friday, starting in Descanso, and warned that about 35,000 customers in more than 30 communities could lose power between Friday morning and Monday evening. El Cajon and Poway are the largest cities on the list. The utility says power will stay off until conditions improve. Community Resource Centers are offering water, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and device charging; the Descanso center is at the Descanso Branch Library, 9545 River Drive. Customer counts change quickly, so check SDG&E’s outage dashboard for the latest.
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