Excessive Heat Warning Continues for San Diego Deserts Through Thursday Evening

An excessive heat warning is in effect Monday and record temperatures have been reported in parts of San Diego County, according to the National Weather Service.

The excessive heat warning is in effect until at least 8 p.m. Thursday for the San Diego County deserts, where highs are expected to reach 114 degrees, which could lead to heat-related illness.

Record minimum temperatures were reported in Vista, Escondido, Ramona, Campo and Borrego on Sunday. It was 66 in Vista, breaking the record of 65 set in 2016, 70 in Escondido, breaking the record of 67 set in 2016, 65 in Ramona, breaking the record of 62 set in 1992, 64 in Campo, breaking the record of 62 set in 2021, and 84 in Borrego, breaking the record of 82 set in 2021.

Highs on Tuesday will be 72 to 77 near the coast, 79 inland, 80 to 83 in the western valleys, 86 to 91 near the foothills, 87 to 97 in the mountains and 109 to 113 in the deserts, NWS said.

Highs above degrees 110 were expected into next week in the desert, the NWS said. Desert lows will range from 82 to 92.

City News Service contributed to this article.