San Diego winds drop Monday as coastal flood advisory continues
Temperatures peak Sunday before cooling, while elevated tides threaten minor flooding through Tuesday noon.
By Eric Collins ·
San Diego County residents face a shift in weather patterns this week as the National Weather Service confirms that Santa Ana winds will weaken starting Monday. This change coincides with a coastal flood advisory that remains active until noon Tuesday. The advisory warns of elevated tides and surf heights between 3 and 6 feet, which may cause minor flooding along the coast. Larger waves are possible on west-facing beaches on Monday.
Temperatures will reach their peak on Sunday. Santa Ana wind gusts could hit 40 mph in mountain passes and foothills that day. By Monday, the winds will diminish, leading to a gradual cooling trend for the rest of the week. Forecasters note a low confidence level for rainfall, though a weather system might bring a slight chance of showers on Friday and Saturday.
Coastal areas will see highs between 83 and 88 degrees on Sunday, with overnight lows ranging from 62 to 65 degrees. Monday’s highs will settle between 82 and 87 degrees. Tuesday’s highs are expected to be 80 to 85 degrees, while Wednesday will see highs of 81 to 86 degrees. Overnight lows across the coast will range from 58 to 65 degrees through this period. Friday’s highs will drop to 75 to 78 degrees.
Inland valleys will approach 90 degrees on Sunday. Foothill communities will record highs between 78 and 83 degrees that day. From Monday through Thursday, inland highs will range from 81 to 87 degrees, with overnight lows between 54 and 63 degrees. Friday’s inland highs will fall to a range of 68 to 78 degrees.
Mountain regions will experience highs of 65 to 75 degrees on Sunday and Monday. These temperatures will rise to 68 to 77 degrees from Tuesday through Thursday. Overnight lows in the mountains will range from 42 to 55 degrees. Desert areas will see highs of 82 to 86 degrees on Sunday and Monday, increasing to 84 to 88 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday. Desert overnight lows will stay between 57 and 68 degrees, with Friday highs reaching 79 to 83 degrees.
