San Diego is waking up under clear skies Saturday morning, with a sunny afternoon ahead and a high near 75. The weekend will get warmer, but coastal residents are also facing a serious high-tide flooding threat beginning Sunday morning.
Coastal Flood Warning Starts Sunday
A Coastal Flood Warning will be in effect from 5 a.m. Sunday through 1 p.m. Thursday for San Diego County coastal areas and nearby Orange County beaches. The National Weather Service says high tides could run 1 to 1.7 feet above predictions, potentially flooding low-lying roads, properties, businesses and infrastructure.
Morning high tides are expected to reach nearly 7 feet Saturday and could exceed 7.5 feet or even 8 feet beginning Monday. Shoreline erosion is also possible.
Sunny Weekend, Warm Start To Next Week
Saturday night should stay mostly clear, with a low around 61, followed by a sunny Sunday with a high near 78. Monday looks like the warmest day of the stretch at about 80 degrees, while Tuesday should reach 78 and Wednesday 76…