Despite the forecast of a cooling trend, two record high temperatures were set for the date in the county yesterday.

El Cajon reached 91 degrees, surpassing a record of 88 degrees set in 2005, and Ramona's 88 exceeded 86 degrees set in 1995. Two highs tied records: 91 at the Wild Animal Park matched the mark set in 2002; and Borrego Springs reached 91, the same as it did in 1990.

Five record highs were set Monday, and El Cajon had the highest temperature in the nation with 96 on Sunday.

A marine layer is forecast to increase today, bringing with it cooler weather. Highs along the coast today should be in the low 70s. Inland valleys and the desert should reach the low 80s, and the mountains should hit the mid-70s. Temperatures are expected to drop a few more degrees tomorrow. –A.V.