Monsoon storms were in full swing this afternoon with the most severe activity in Borrego Springs, Julian and south of Mt. Laguna along I-8.
Rain totals as of 5:30P Wednesday:
Julian: .57"
Warner Springs: .45"
Palomar Mountain: .88"
Lake Cuyamaca: .62"
Several watches and warnings were issued for our mountains and desert communities as a result. A Flash Flood Warning hovering over I-8 between Boulevard and Imperial County line will be in effect until Wednesday at 7:30P, and a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the eastern half of the county until Thursday at 10P.
Although the severity of storm activity decreases, we could continue to see pop-up showers in our mountains and deserts Thursday afternoon. Main threats include rapid downpours that could produce hail, gusty winds, and flash floods.
By Thursday night, most activity simmers down and we'll remain mostly dry Friday through early next week. By the weekend, daytime highs across our microclimates drop about 5 degrees with a warm-up rebounding start of next week.
Thursday's Highs:
Coast: 73-78°
Inland: 82-92°
Mountains: 80-93°
Deserts: 102-107°
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