Another powerful storm was bearing down locally Saturday, with at least three straight days of rain in the forecast for San Diego County, and warnings of potentially dangerous flooding.
The first rain should arrive Sunday evening, with widespread heavy rain and mountain snow occurring Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
A flood watch will be in effect from 4 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Wednesday, which includes San Diego and the cities of Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Poway, Encinitas, Borrego Springs, Santee, Julian, Oceanside, Pine Valley, San Marcos, National City and La Mesa.
Excessive run-off could result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks and flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas, the NWS reported.
A wind advisory will go into effect from 8 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday, and will include the cities of San Diego, Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Chula Vista and National City.