video by CBS 8 San Diego
Takeaways:
• A powerful low-pressure system and an atmospheric river are expected to bring heavy rain to central and Southern California, including San Diego County, from Monday through at least Wednesday, with potential lingering wet weather through Thursday and Friday.
• Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for eight counties in California due to the anticipated severe weather conditions.
• The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the entire San Diego County until Wednesday at 10 a.m., with the possibility of Flood Advisories or Flash Flood Warnings being issued at any time during the period.
• Rainfall rates could reach 0.5″ to one inch per hour, with total rain accumulations of up to four inches expected in San Diego County from Monday to Thursday, and higher amounts in the mountains and regions north of San Diego.
• The atmospheric river causing the heavy rainfall is known as a ‘Pineapple Express’ due to its origins near the Hawaiian Islands, bringing warm and moist subtropical air that will result in significant rainfall across the affected areas.