SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — This evening, parts of the county are already feeling raindrops from a new storm. The North County will see steady rainfall first, with showers becoming more widespread Monday morning. By Monday afternoon, virtually the entire county can expect consistent showers with periods of heavy showers. The heaviest rain is expected from Monday to Tuesday, along with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
A Flood Watch will take effect beginning at 4 p.m. Monday and will last until Wednesday morning. Excessive runoff from the rainfall could cause rivers, creeks and areas with poor drainage to flood. The ground is already saturated from rainfall over the past two weeks continuing the threat for downed trees and even coastal erosion.
According to the National Weather Service, all the areas shaded in red face a 40% chance of flooding or more on Monday. That covers most of the county. To our north, shown in purple, some areas face a 70% chance of floods or more.
Expected rain totals through Tuesday night:
- Coast: 1.5-4 inches
- Inland: 2-4 inches
- Mountains: 2-4 inches
- Deserts: 0.5-0.75 inches
Along the coast, a High Surf Advisory will take effect Sunday at 10 p.m. Waves are expected to be 6 to 8 feet. A Wind Advisory will also take effect Sunday at 8 p.m. Winds coming out of the southeast are expected to peak at 25 mph and gusts could reach 35 mph.
Snowfall is also expected to impact elevations of 5000 feet beginning Tuesday night.
Monday's Highs:
Coast: 61-64°
Inland: 59-65°
Mountains: 46-59°
Deserts: 62-65°
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