Extreme heat warnings extended in San Diego through Saturday

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The heat will be sticking around San Diego County for a little bit longer before a slight cooldown at the end of the weekend.

Both the heat advisory for coastal areas and the extreme heat warning for county valley’s, mountains and deserts were extended through 8 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

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Coastal cities including Chula Vista, Encinitas, National City, San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista can expect high temperatures of 85 to 93 Friday, and temperatures up to 91 on Saturday.

At the same time, the cities of Escondido, Santee, La Mesa, San Marcos, Poway and El Cajon can expect dangerously hot conditions Friday of 95 to 104 degrees. The hot weather will continue Saturday with high temperatures around 98 degrees…

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