SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A Pacific storm descended on San Diego County and Southern California, bringing widespread precipitation and gusty winds through Tuesday. The wet weather is expected to stay around Wednesday morning.
Then, the storm should exit to the east on Wednesday afternoon, leaving fair, dry, and cool weather in its wake for the latter part of the week. A ridge of high pressure will build behind it, but several troughs of low pressure will remain off the coast, possibly hinting at even more wet weather through November.
Temperatures will also cool through Wednesday as pressure drops. With high to low pressure transition, gradients will tighten and trigger strong wind, primarily over the mountains.
Along with the rain, expect strong wind gusts and cool temperatures, with the coldest temperatures expected on Wednesday.
A LOOK AHEAD:
Temperatures will try to recover following Wednesday as highs climb but remain slightly below normal through next weekend with pressure building. This will also allow for clear skies with fewer clouds and cold nights.
While long-range models will vary, most point to more wet weather in the forecast by next week, with several troughs sitting offshore behind that ridge of high pressure.
Weather Alerts
Interactive Radar Map | Follow the rain as it moves into San Diego County
Wind Advisory | Mountain areas:
12:56PM - 10:00AM, Nov 9
For the latest information on the forecast and the weather watches/advisories, download the News 8 app.
Sand and Sandbags Information
San Diego County Office of Emergency Services and ReadySanDiego.org
reports that free sand and sandbags are available to residents and businesses throughout San Diego County at the following locations:
The City of Oceanside also encourages residents to prepare ahead of time and has sandbag information here.
Storm Preparedness & Resource Information
The Get it Done app can help you report blocked storm drains, potholes, and broken streetlights
Sign up for Alert San Diego notifications for all your telephone numbers
Report flooding to the City's emergency dispatch center at 619-527-7500
Report downed electrical lines or gas emergencies to San Diego Gas & Electric at 800-411-7343
ReadySanDiego.org has information on how to protect yourself and your property during a flooding situation
For more information on preparing for a storm and what to do during and after the rain, click here to be taken to the City of San Diego’s Storm Preparedness website.
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