Extreme Heat Warning on the San Diego County coast through Thursday 8pm. The National Weather Service says to check up on relatives and neighbors; the County lists older adults among those at high risk. The heat check. Text PJ for a check-in.
Official: National Weather Service · County of San Diego, Cool Zones. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
Extreme Heat Warning for the San Diego County coast until Thursday, Oct 8 at 8pm (National Weather Service). Today: 88°F at Fletcher Cove, sunny.
The Weather Service's own instructions: "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes."
The County lists older adults and people with chronic medical conditions among the groups at high risk for heat illness, and its first tip is to check on friends and neighbors at high risk. Here's the check, in order.
The check-in
- Call, and listen. Confused, slurring, or "just tired"? Those are warning signs below, not a bad mood.
- Is the home cool? If there's no air conditioning, get them to a Cool Zone: free, air-conditioned places the County runs during heat. Near the coast: Solana Beach, Del Mar and Encinitas · Carlsbad · Oceanside · the County's full list and map.
- Water within reach, and lightweight, loose clothing; heavy activity only early morning or evening.
- Power plan. Medical equipment at home? SDG&E Medical Baseline adds extra warnings before shutoffs. Worried about the AC bill? what an hour of AC costs.
Know the signs (National Weather Service)
| Heat exhaustion | Heat stroke: an emergency | |
|---|---|---|
| Signs | Heavy sweating; weakness or tiredness; cool, pale, clammy skin; fast, weak pulse; muscle cramps; dizziness, nausea or vomiting; headache; fainting. | Throbbing headache; confusion; slurred speech; nausea; dizziness; body temperature above 103°F; hot, red, dry or damp skin; rapid and strong pulse; fainting; loss of consciousness. |
| Do | Move to a cooler place, ideally air-conditioned. Loosen clothing. Cool, wet cloths or a cool bath. Sips of water. Get medical help if they vomit, it gets worse, or it lasts over an hour. | Call 911 or get to a hospital now. Move them somewhere cooler and cool them with cloths or a bath. Don't give fluids. A fan can make someone hotter when it's in the high 90s or above. |
From the National Weather Service's heat illness page.
Can't get there? PJ can
If you're out of town or at work, PJ does the in-person check-in in Solana Beach, Encinitas, Cardiff and Del Mar: a knock on the door, water dropped off, groceries carried in so nobody walks to the store in the heat, and a text back to you. Plans start as low as $25.
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Questions people ask
How do I check on an older parent during a heat wave?
Check in by phone and listen for confusion or slurred speech, make sure the home is cool or get them to a free County Cool Zone, keep water within reach, and know the signs of heat stroke, which is a 911 emergency.
What are the signs of heat stroke?
The National Weather Service lists a throbbing headache, confusion, slurred speech, nausea, dizziness, body temperature above 103°F, hot red dry or damp skin, a rapid strong pulse, fainting and loss of consciousness. Call 911.
Where can seniors cool off in North County San Diego?
At County Cool Zones: free, air-conditioned sites such as libraries and community centers. The County keeps the list and map, and our Cool Zones pages show the nearest ones to Solana Beach, Encinitas, Del Mar, Carlsbad and Oceanside.
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