An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for the coastal areas of San Diego and Orange counties, remaining in effect through 8:00 PM PDT on September 10.
The National Weather Service in San Diego, California, issued the high-severity warning at 4:00 AM PDT on September 10. The designated affected zones include the San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.
Dangerously hot conditions are expected across the region throughout the day. High temperatures will range from the 80s at the beaches to the mid to upper 90s along higher coastal terrain.
The weather service noted that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. The alert is scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM PDT.