Residents in Southern California are in for a scorcher this week, with temperatures soaring above seasonal norms. The inland regions are predicted to be particularly blistering, with highs reaching 110 to 115 degrees in the lower deserts. As per the National Weather Service San Diego, highs on Sunday will be the hottest day of the week. Meanwhile, moderate to locally high HeatRisk conditions are expected in various parts of the region.
This weekend, the areas far and away from the coast will battle with the increasing mercury, as an upper-level high from northern Mexico reinforces the heat. The Inland Empire, not spared and usually the last to benefit from the sea breeze, is anticipated to cook up near 100 degrees on Sunday, as indicated by the National Weather Service San Diego. Even as the marine layer hugs the coastal areas, the inland expanse prepares for the culmination of the weekend’s heat.
While spared the worst of the heat, marine-influenced environs won’t be completely trouble-free. A Beach Hazard Statement has been issued for certain areas, cautioning of elevated surf conditions. According to the same forecast, due to a southerly swell, Orange County and northern San Diego County beaches are expected to see surf heights increase to 3 to 6 feet later Saturday into Sunday evening…