Excessive Heat Warning Extended Through Friday For Encinitas

ENCINITAS, CA — An excessive heat warning has been extended for the San Diego region as a record-breaking heat wave continues to bring scorching temperatures to California.

Temperatures have soared above 100 degrees every day since last Wednesday in Southern California, with little relief in sight until this weekend.

An excessive heat warning that has been in effect all weekend was extended until 8 p.m. Friday for San Diego County, including the city of Encinitas, according to the National Weather Service. Dangerously hot conditions were expected in the region.

"Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities," the NWS warned.

The weather service advised community members to stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. People should also drink plenty of water and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary or caffeinated drinks; dress in lightweight, light-colored clothing; eat small but more frequent meals; and keep an eye on those who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat, including small children and the elderly.

"Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke," the NWS advised.

Daily Forecast for Encinitas

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night
Patchy fog after 11 p.m. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday
Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Windy, with an east wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.