How Hot Will It Get In Ramona?

RAMONA, CA – It's hot – so hot an excessive heat warning is in effect through 10 p.m. Saturday. But how hot will it get Thursday in Ramona?

According to the National Weather Service, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. However, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 104. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tonight there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. It will be mostly clear, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

What is an excessive heat warning?

An excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur.

Heat-related illnesses are likely due to a combination of hot temperatures and high humidity. People working or spending time outdoors, the elderly, children, and people not used to excessive heat will be most susceptible to heat-related illnesses, according to the National Weather Service.

Weather officials advised residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air conditioning, stay out of the sun and check in on relatives and neighbors. Officials also reminded residents to never leave kids or pets unattended in cars.

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