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Remnants of Tropical Storm Juliette to Brush Southern California With Showers and Hazardous Surf

Forecasters cite a northeast track shift that raises the odds of mid-level tropical moisture reaching the region.

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David Allessio and Davis Parker skateboard along the the Embarcadero on a cloudy afternoon in San Diego on May 12, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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Overview

  • Although no hazard alerts are posted, NWS San Diego expects increasing moisture with scattered showers from late Wednesday night through Thursday evening, along with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
  • Urban areas could see 0.05 to 0.25 inches of rain and mountain locations up to 0.5 inch, with the greatest potential from San Diego to the Coachella Valley and a localized flash-flood risk in higher terrain.
  • The bulk of the moisture is projected to stay south and east of Los Angeles County, though isolated showers remain possible there, according to the NWS Oxnard office.
  • A southerly swell tied to Juliette is set to bring 3 to 6 feet of surf and stronger, more frequent rip currents at Southern California beaches on Thursday and Friday.
  • The National Hurricane Center expects Juliette to dissipate by Thursday, with impacts tapering and warmer, drier conditions returning by Friday into the Labor Day weekend.