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Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:49 PM Mar. 30, 2023 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 850 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following
county, San Diego.

* WHEN...Until 850 AM PDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 649 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.25 and 0.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are
expected over the area. This additional rain will result in
minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chula Vista, El Cajon, National City, La Mesa, Lemon Grove,
Spring Valley, La Presa, Rancho San Diego, Bonita and
Encanto.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&



Special Weather Statement
Issued: 2:40 PM Mar. 30, 2023 – National Weather Service
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central San Diego
County through 815 AM PDT...

At 740 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Santee, or near Tierrasanta, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
El Cajon, La Mesa, Poway, Ramona, Alpine, Tierrasanta, Santee, Lemon
Grove, Rancho San Diego, College East, Scripps Ranch, Lake Murray,
San Diego Country Estates, Rolando, Crest, Lakeside, Mira Mesa,
College West, Rancho Santa Fe and Miramar.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&


MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 12:07 PM Mar. 30, 2023 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds gusting up to 25 knots at times through this
afternoon, and combined seas up to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican
Border and out to 30 nm and Waters from San Mateo Point to the
Mexican Border Extending 30 to 60 nm out including San
Clemente Island.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 12:10 PM Mar. 30, 2023 – National Weather Service
...ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE IN THE COASTAL WATERS THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON...

An unstable air mass associated with a Pacific storm system will
bring a slight chance of thunderstorms over the coastal waters
off of San Diego County through this afternoon. Any thunderstorm
that forms could produce gusty winds and rough seas, dangerous
lightning, locally heavy rain with reduced visibility, and
waterspouts. The thunderstorm threat will end this evening.

Boaters are urged to use caution and seek safe harbor should
threatening weather approach. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for the
latest forecasts and warnings.

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