County officials urge caution in excessive heat

SAN DIEGO – County health officials are reminding the public to take precautions during extreme heat conditions on Friday to avoid heat-related illnesses and to pay extra attention to children, the elderly and pets.

The National Weather Service in San Diego is issuing an excessive heat warning effective from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 6, for the San Diego County valleys including Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee and Poway. High temperatures are predicted between 104 and 110.

A heat advisory is in effect for the coastal area including the cities of San Diego, Vista, Ocean...