A swimming hazard warning has been issued at San Diego County beaches from early Sunday until Monday morning, forecasters said.
The warning is in effect until 10 a.m. Monday, with potential high tides of over 6 feet accompanied by minor tidal overflow due to elevated surf of 3 to 5 feet on west-facing beaches, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS urged the public to avoid water contact until the warning is lifted. Minor flooding of low-lying beach parking lots and boardwalks was also expected.
Forecasters said no hazardous marine conditions are expected through at least Wednesday.
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Monday's conditions for the downtown San Diego area are expected to be mostly sunny, with highs reaching about 70 degrees. Here are the conditions for other areas:
- Coast: Mostly sunny – upper 60s to low 70s
- Inland: Mostly sunny – mid to upper 70s
- Mountains: Mostly sunny – mid to upper 40s
- Deserts: Mostly sunny– low 70s
Santa Ana winds
Local
Winds peaked Sunday morning and will weaken through Monday, allowing marine air to return to coastal areas. It will be a bit warmer through Tuesday as a storm system forms and approaches the California coast, according to the National Weather Service
Local gusts of wind reached over 50 mph over the weekend due to northeast Santa Ana winds, according to the NWS.
Chilly nights in San Diego County
Saturday night was chilly in San Diego and those lower-than average temperatures will continue into Sunday night, Bledsoe said.
"We could see some of our mountain areas get near the freezing mark," Bledsoe said.
Forecast for the week ahead
As the week continues, the Santa Ana winds will fade, making way for a chance of rain, according to Bledsoe. As with every forecast, conditions could quickly change and NBC 7's First Alert Forecast team will be watching.
Temperatures will drop again towards the end of this week, Bledsoe added.
Along the coast, partly cloudy conditions are expected through Friday, with daytime temperatures hitting the high 60s to low 70s. Inland valley areas are expected to be partly cloudy through Friday, with highs reaching the low 70s.
San Diego County desert areas are expected to see highs in the lower 70s throughout the week, with daytime temperatures ranging from the high 50s to mid-60s in the mountains.
