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Extreme Heat Warning Hits San Diego Through Thursday 8 p.m.

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC · How we work

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National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for San Diego County coast and valleys through 8 p.m. Thursday.
San Diego International Airport hit 100°F, three degrees above the October 4 record set in 1987 and 1875.
Vista tied its 103°F record and Escondido matched its 105°F record, both from 1987.
The service warned Hurricane Rachel’s waves will cause strong rip currents at south- and southwest-facing beaches Tuesday.

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National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for San Diego County coast and valleys through 8 p.m. Thursday.
San Diego International Airport hit 100°F, three degrees above the October 4 record set in 1987 and 1875.
Vista tied its 103°F record and Escondido matched its 105°F record, both from 1987.
The service warned Hurricane Rachel’s waves will cause strong rip currents at south- and southwest-facing beaches Tuesday.