Sweltering triple digit temperatures continue in San Diego; workweek to offer relief

A ridge of high pressure over the West Coast could push temperatures into the triple digits again today in San Diego County's inland valleys, but forecasters said it should start to cool down as the workweek begins.

A National Weather Service heat advisory was set to remain in effect until 8 p.m. in the valleys, where highs of 96 to 101 degrees are expected.

At noon Saturday, temperatures were recorded at 100 degrees in Escondido, 97 degrees in Fallbrook and Jamul and 96 degrees in Ramona, according to the weather service.

And it was warm in the ocean too: 73 degrees at Mission Beach.

"Consecu...