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Updated:March 16, 2026 5:45 am PDT

Heat Advisory HEAT ADVISORY  
San Diego County

Effective: Mon, 3/16 2:43am Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: March 16, 2026 5:45 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 3/16 4:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Diego County Coastal Areas - San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire - San Diego County Inland Valleys - Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills - Orange County Coastal - Orange County Inland
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 80s to mid 90s for inland
coastal areas to the mid 90s to 102 for the valleys are expected
with the peak of the heat around Thursday.

Hot conditions with temperatures 80 to 90 degrees near the coast and
95 to 105 inland. Hottest weather likely on Thursday and Friday.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas,
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San
Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa
Ana Mountains and Foothills.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Watch EXTREME HEAT WATCH  
San Diego County

Effective: Mon, 3/16 2:43am Severity:  Severe 
Updated: March 16, 2026 5:45 am Urgency: Future
Expires: Mon, 3/16 4:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Coachella Valley - San Diego County Deserts - San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 106 to
114  possible.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley, San Diego County Deserts, and San
Gorgonio Pass near Banning.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Watch EXTREME HEAT WATCH  
San Diego County

Effective: Mon, 3/16 2:43am Severity:  Severe 
Updated: March 16, 2026 5:45 am Urgency: Future
Expires: Mon, 3/16 4:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Bernardino County Mountains - Riverside County Mountains - San Diego County Mountains
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...High temperatures in the lower to mid 90s below 4500 feet
and in the 80s from 4500 to 6500 feet possible.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County
Mountains, and San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
San Diego County

Effective: Mon, 3/16 2:26am Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: March 16, 2026 5:45 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 3/16 3:30pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Diego County Coastal Areas - Orange County Coastal
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Surf of 2 to 4 feet, with sets to 5 feet.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Moderate rip current risk and locally hazardous
swimming conditions.

Information:
A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents and other hazards are possible. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.