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San Diego Under Flood Watch As Another Storm Rolls Through Region
A flood watch is in effect for the county's coastal areas, mountains and valleys. The coastal areas are also under a high surf advisory.
SAN DIEGO, CA — Another storm will roll through the San Diego region this week, although the county is expected to get less rain than other areas of Southern California.
Periods of rain will continue through Tuesday and into Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. There is also a slight chance of thunderstorms Tuesday night.
"A slow-moving low pressure system off the California coast will continue to spread moisture and locally heavy precipitation into portions of Southern California today with heavier precipitation spreading southward across San Diego County late tonight along with a slight chance of thunderstorms," NWS San Diego forecasters wrote Tuesday.
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A flood watch is in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday for the county's coastal areas, mountains and valleys. Forecasters warned that flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
"Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible," the NWS said.
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Rain totals into Wednesday could be around 0.75-1.5 inches near the coast, and 1 to 2 inches in the mountains, according to the NWS.
Snow levels will be around 8,000 feet or higher Tuesday, falling to around 6,000 feet by Wednesday morning, according to the NWS. Snowfall of 1 to 2 feet is possible on higher peaks above 8,000 feet with a few inches possible as low as 6,500 feet.
A high surf advisory is also in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday for the coastal areas.
The highest surf expected is expected to hit west-facing beaches, according to the NWS. Large breaking waves are expected from 5 to 9 feet, with local sets from 10 to 12 feet.
Forecasters warned residents of dangerous swimming and surfing conditions as well as localized beach erosion and minor flooding during morning high tides.
"Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions," the NWS said.
The rain is expected to clear out by Thursday, but more rain is possible next week.
"Drier and warmer for Thursday and Friday, then cooling for the weekend with another
chance of precipitation by early next week," the NWS wrote.
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