Rain showers, high surf, rip current risk forecast for San Diego
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego residents can expect some rain showers this weekend along with high surf and a strong rip current risk.
Moisture from the tropics is bringing showers to San Diego County this weekend, the National Weather Service reports.
Most of the rain is expected to evaporate in the atmosphere on its way to the surface, so just light rain and sprinkles are forecast to fall on the region Saturday into Sunday morning, however there have been some isolated reports of thunderstorms, along with a special weather statement that was in effect for Chula Vista Saturday afternoon calling for hail and strong winds.
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By Sunday afternoon, heavier rain showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible for the region, but mainly for those in the mountains, inland valleys and desert areas, NWS reports, and is warning to watch for pooling on roadways or possible flash flooding.
Julian is forecast to get the most rainfall Sunday evening.
NWS has also issued beach hazard statements for San Diego County and Orange County coastal areas to expect elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet, with sets up to 7 to 8 feet, and a strong rip current risk from Sunday morning through Tuesday afternoon.
The surf is expected to increase Sunday, peaking Monday, before falling off late Tuesday.
The National Weather Service advises to stay out of the water during the weather advisory to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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