Extreme Heat Warning in Effect as County Expands Safety Measures and Prepares for Possible Power Shutoffs
An Extreme Heat Warning covers portions of San Diego County alongside elevated wildfire conditions and Santa Ana winds. San Diego Gas and Electric initiated public safety power shutoffs that could impact more than 30 communities and affect thousands of customers through October 5. County officials urge residents to stay cool and hydrated as dangerous temperatures persist. Up to 35,006 customers from Ramona to Pauma Valley face potential blackouts while the heat wave continues.
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- ✓ The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for portions of San Diego County beginning Friday morning.
- ✓ San Diego Gas and Electric public safety power shutoffs could impact more than 30 communities.
- ✓ SoCal Edison shut off power to 2,490 Santa Barbara-area customers.
What changed
San Diego Gas and Electric initiated public safety power shutoffs affecting parts of the region during the ongoing heat wave.
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San Diego County Faces Extreme Heat and Possible Power Shutoffs
An Extreme Heat Warning covers portions of San Diego County alongside elevated wildfire conditions and Santa Ana winds. San Diego Gas and Electric initiated public safety power shutoffs that could impact more than 30 communities and affect thousands of customers through October 5. County officials urge residents to stay cool and hydrated as dangerous temperatures persist. Up to 35,006 customers from Ramona to Pauma Valley face potential blackouts while the heat wave continues.
Why it matters
Southern California is experiencing a prolonged stretch of dangerous heat during October, driving up energy demand and heightening wildfire risks. Utility companies utilize public safety power shutoffs to prevent electrical equipment from sparking blazes during high-wind events. These measures leave thousands of residents vulnerable to service interruptions while emergency safety protocols remain active.
What is confirmed
- The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for portions of San Diego County beginning Friday morning.
- San Diego Gas and Electric public safety power shutoffs could impact more than 30 communities.
- SoCal Edison shut off power to 2,490 Santa Barbara-area customers.
Still unconfirmed
- Up to 35,006 SDG&E customers from Ramona to Pauma Valley could lose power through October 8.
What to watch next
- Updates on power restoration schedules from San Diego Gas and Electric
- National Weather Service extensions or updates to the Extreme Heat Warning
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- San Diego County News Center — Extreme Heat Warning in Effect as County Expands Safety Measures and Prepares for Possible Power Shutoffs
- NBC 7 San Diego — Heat wave brings possible power shutoffs to parts of San Diego County. Here's where
- laist.com — It’s going to be a really hot October — and it’s going to last awhile
- Noozhawk — SoCal Edison Shuts Off Power to 2,490 Santa Barbara-Area Customers
- fox5sandiego.com — Thousands of San Diegans could be without power amid extreme heat wave
- www.countynewscenter.com — Extreme Heat Warning in Effect as County Expands Safety ...
- www.brytfmonline.com — Extreme Heat Warning Issued as San Diego County Expands ...
- www.10news.com — SDG&E prepares for public safety power shutoffs amid extreme heat
- timesofsandiego.com — SDG&E power shutoffs begin; could affect thousands during ...
- hoodline.com — SDG&E Shutoffs Threaten San Diego County During Heat Wave
- www.nbcsandiego.com — Heat wave brings possible power shutoffs to parts of San ...
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