SAN DIEGO – Coastal residents escaped the worst of the heat Friday, with highs mostly in the mid 80s, but they may not be so lucky Saturday and Sunday.

High pressure centered over Central California Thursday is expected to shift to Southern California Saturday. If that pressure is strong enough, it could push 90-degree heat all the way to the beaches, National Weather Service forecaster Mark Moede said.

Inland residents can expect more of the sizzling temperatures they had Friday. The Ramona Fire Station hit 96, breaking the record of 92 set in 1997. Brown Field near the border recorded a high of 95, topping the mark of 93 set in 1956. El Cajon reached 96, shattering the record of 87 set in 2004. Highs in some areas Saturday and Sunday could top 100 degrees.

Moede said hot, dry conditions will raise the fire danger all weekend, but it should not reach critical levels because winds should be light and humidity levels should recover at night.

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