San Diego slips into autumn with deep worries about wildfire and El Niño

San Diego County’s oppressively hot summer will give way to fall at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday when the sun crosses the celestial equator. What comes next is a matter of guesswork. Daytime high temperatures usually slide this time of year.

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Scoop News DeskSan Diego, California · Published Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTCUpdated Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM UTC

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City departments are already working together to prepare for potential flooding, coastal impacts, infrastructure challenges and other severe weather,” Gloria said in a statement. “The Governor’s action will help strengthen that work by making additional state resources available and helping communities move more quickly on preparedness efforts.” The phenomenon also has led UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography to schedule a public town hall meeting on Oct.