PHOTOS: San Diego commuters hit with heavy morning rain, flooding
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Morning commuters were met with a soggy start to their day Thursday as heavy rain poured down across the region, requiring some drivers to navigate flooded roads and dodge water pockets.
A Flood Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) at 6:19 a.m. from the Riverside/San Diego County line south to the Mexican border, particularly the coastal areas and valleys. This came as radar indicated heavy onset precipitation, between 0.25 and 0.5 inches. An additional 0.5 to 1 inch area expected, with NWS noting that rainfall rates of 0.3 to 0.6 inches per hour are expected.
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Meteorologists warned of flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some locations that are expected to flood, according to NWS, include El Cajon, Poway, Ramona, Alpine, Valley Center, Fallbrook, Escondido, San Diego Country Estates, Highway 78 between Ramona and Santa Ysabel, as well as Lakeside.
NWS encouraged motorists to turn around if they encounter flooded roadways, also pointing out that most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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The heavy rain, combined with already saturated ground from recent storms, could cause creeks or ditches to overflow. Commuters are advised to stay alert and plan for additional delays as the storm system, an atmospheric river, moves through the area.
The Flood Advisory will remain in place until 8:17 a.m. Thursday, according to NWS.
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