San Diego County entered record-breaking territory on Sunday, March 29, logging its 14th consecutive day of daily high temperature records being tied or broken — a streak that meteorologists are calling highly unusual even by Southern California standards.Saturday alone produced nine new daily temperature records across the region, with East County communities among the hardest hit. El Cajon, Alpine, Ramona, Campo, and Lake Cuyamaca all set or tied records, with inland readings running 10 to 20 degrees above seasonal averages. Coastal areas reached highs of 72-84°F, while inland East County climbed to 85-89°F and mountain communities hit up to 90°F.The National Weather Service recorded 143 new temperature records in March alone countywide — a figure that underscores just how extreme this stretch has been. More records were forecast for Sunday in Ramona, Alpine, Palomar Mountain, Lake Cuyamaca, Campo, and Borrego Springs.The prolonged heat is straining SDG&E's power grid and heightening wildfire danger across East County's fire-prone hillsides. Health officials are urging residents — especially the elderly, children, and those without air conditioning — to stay hydrated and seek cooling centers during peak afternoon hours.Relief is expected early next week as cooler temperatures and increased cloud cover move in from the coast. However, a return of Santa Ana winds on Friday could quickly elevate fire risk again for East County communities.