Santa Ana winds move into San Diego County, bringing warm temps – NBC 7 San Diego

More heavy breezes in several areas of San Diego County are expected Monday and overnight into Tuesday.

The National Weather Service issued a high-wind warning effective until 2 p.m. Tuesday in the downtown San Diego, Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, Poway and mountain areas.

Northeast winds are anticipated to reach their peak on Monday before dying down slightly on Tuesday.

In low-lying areas, wind speeds could reach up to 15 to 25 miles per hour with individual gusts of about 50 miles per hour, the NWS said. Meanwhile, San Diego mountains could see winds around 25 to 35 miles per hour, with individual gusts of about 55 miles per hour.

Forecasters said inland valley areas will see highs in the upper 70s, while coastal cities are likely to see highs around the upper 60s to low 70s. Mountain were expected to be in the low 50s to low 60s.

"Travel will be hazardous, especially for high-profile vehicles on highways and interchanges," the NWS reported.

The NWS advised the public to use caution when driving in the areas under warning.

Thanksgiving Day is expected to be fair with mostly sunny skies and lower temperatures, perfect for cooling down after cooking in the hot oven all day. Daytime highs from the upper 60s at the coast, low 70s for the inland valleys, upper 50s for the mountains, upper 70s for the desert, NBC 7 meteorologist Brooke Martell said.

Santa Ana conditions always create an increased risk for fire. NBC 7's Jeanette Quezada reports on Nov. 20, 2023.