By Gina Yarbrough
San Diego, CA–An Atmospheric River will likely bring widespread moderate to heavy rainfall and possible flooding to the San Diego region late Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service San Diego.
The National Weather Service also issued a flood advisory for a portion of southwest California, including the San Diego County coastal areas, deserts, mountains, and valleys.
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, the National Weather Service stated on
Peak rainfall rates of 0.50 to 1 inch per hour are expected. Scattered locally heavy showers could continue into Thursday, but impacts from any additional rain are expected to be more localized.
Residents should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings.
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
