Overview
- The National Weather Service placed the county under a flood watch from 4 a.m. Wednesday to 1 a.m. Thursday.
- An atmospheric river is forecast to deliver widespread moderate to heavy rain, with the most intense periods Wednesday and peak rates near 0.5 to 1 inch per hour.
- Forecasters estimate roughly 2 to 3 inches along the coast by Thursday morning, with higher totals in the mountains.
- Affected zones include coastal, valley, mountain and desert areas, covering cities from Oceanside and San Diego to Julian and Borrego Springs.
- The city is cleaning storm drains and offering up to 10 free empty sandbags per household, with storm issues reportable via the Get It Done app or 619-527-7500; a wind advisory is also posted for the coast and valleys Wednesday.