Active AlertsSan Diego, CA

Flood Watch

Issued at Wed 1:15 PM Dec. 24
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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Flood Advisory

Issued at Wed 1:40 PM Dec. 24
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of Southwest California, including the following counties, Orange, Riverside and San Diego.
When: Until 437 PM PST.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
Additional Details: - At 140 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Riverside, Moreno Valley, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Temecula, Vista, Redlands, San Clemente, Encinitas and Lake Elsinore. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Wind Advisory

Issued at Wed 1:12 PM Dec. 24
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph, locally higher, expected.
Where: Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills.
When: Until 10 PM PST this evening.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Recommended Action

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

High Surf Advisory

Issued at Wed 2:37 AM Dec. 24
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 9 feet, highest for south-facing beaches.
Where: San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.
When: Until 11 AM PST Saturday.
Impacts: Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Additional Details: Minor tidal overflow and coastal flooding possible for south-facing beaches today, especially during high tide this morning, due to strong southerly winds.

Recommended Action

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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