Weather
Heat Advisory Issued For La Mesa; High Temperatures In 80s
The NWS advised people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.
LA MESA, CA — Hot conditions continue to ramp up this week in La Mesa and across the San Diego County valleys.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the valleys, including the city of La Mesa, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. High temperatures are expected in the mid-90s to 102 degrees for much of the inland valleys, according to the agency.
In La Mesa, the daytime high is expected to be 88 degrees Thursday, the NWS reported.
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"Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur," forecasters warned.
The NWS advised people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Weather officials also reminded residents that young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.
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"Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke," forecasters said. "Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location."
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