Excessive Heat Warning, Hot Temperatures: Santee Weather Forecast

SANTEE, CA – The week is kicking off hot, with an excessive heat warning issued for Santee, from 10 a.m. Monday through 10 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

An excessive heat warning means that heat-related illnesses are likely because of the hot temperatures. 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. Weather officials also reminded residents to never leave kids or pets unattended in cars.

"Persons working outdoors or those without access to adequate air conditioning will be more likely to experience heat related illness, such as heat exhaustion," the NWS said of those in areas under the heat warning. "Some heat related illnesses are serious enough to require hospitalization and could become fatal if left untreated."

The rest of the week is shaping up to be hot and sunny. Here's your week-ahead weather forecast for Santee, according to the National Weather Service.

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 102. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 100. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 99.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 98.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

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