Harsh Rip Currents Expected at SD County Beaches Through Monday

A hazardous rip current is expected at San Diego County’s coastal areas through Monday, while desert and valley areas are dealing with a heat wave, forecasters said Saturday.

A beach hazard warning will be in effect until at least Monday evening, with high surf expected to subside into Tuesday. Officials advised the public to remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Sunday’s San Diego surf forecast includes a high-risk rip current, with surf height from 3 to 6 feet and west swell from 270 degrees.

Highs Sunday will be 69 to 72 near the coast, 74 to 77 inland, 76 to 80 in the western valleys, 83 to 88 near the foothills, 82 to 92 in the mountains and 105 to 109 in the deserts.

Next week, coastal San Diego County will see some overnight fog and cloudy conditions, with highs in the 70s. The deserts could see triple-digit temperatures throughout the week, with slight winds and clear skies, while valley areas are expected to get patchy morning fog and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.

The mountains will see mostly clear conditions, with highs reaching the upper 80s.

— City News Service