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Flood Watch 3, NWS San Diego, CA

December 28, 20214 counties in California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this flood watch at Dec 28, 2021, 11:07 AM PST for 4 counties in California. It took effect at Dec 29, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 25 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 28, 2021, 11:07 AM PST (19:07 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 29, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 30, 2021, 11:27 AM PST
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA
Flood severity
None

Counties Orange County, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, San Diego County, CA

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 124 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-12-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 28 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-12-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 32 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
28 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
646 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
14 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

186 
WGUS66 KSGX 281907
FFASGX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1107 AM PST Tue Dec 28 2021

CAZ043-048-050-055>058-065-552-554-290615-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Bernardino and Riverside County
Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County Valleys-San Bernardino
County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and
Foothills-San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Vista, Ontario, Santee, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 
Fontana, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Orange, Banning, Santa Ana, 
National City, Riverside, Poway, Big Bear Lake, Oceanside, Big Bear 
City, Desert Hot Springs, San Diego, Lake Arrowhead, Irvine, El 
Cajon, Newport Beach, Escondido, Chula Vista, Crestline, San 
Clemente, Wrightwood, Corona, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, San 
Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Julian, Pine 
Valley, Costa Mesa, La Mesa, Encinitas, Running Springs, San Marcos, 
Carlsbad, and Rancho Cucamonga
1107 AM PST Tue Dec 28 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...A portion of Southern California, including the following 
  areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, 
  Riverside County Mountains below 5000 feet, San Bernardino County 
  Mountains below 5000 feet, San Bernardino and Riverside County 
  Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San 
  Diego County Mountains below 5000 feet, San Diego County Valleys, 
  San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning and Santa Ana Mountains and 
  Foothills. Including the Apple, El Dorado, and Bond burn scars.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A winter storm will bring widespread heavy rainfall to
    locations below 5000 feet in elevation. Total rainfall
    amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are forecast for the coast and
    valleys and 3 to 6 inches below 5000 feet in the mountains.
    Hourly rainfall amounts of 0.60 to 0.70 inches are
    anticipated. Flash flooding is possible including dangerous
    debris flows in and around the Bond, Apple and El Dorado burn
    scars.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You 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.

&&

$$

CO
9 follow-up statements
246 
WGUS66 KSGX 281925
FFASGX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1125 AM PST Tue Dec 28 2021

CAZ060>062-290330-
/O.EXA.KSGX.FA.A.0003.211229T1800Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Palm Desert, Indio, Victorville, Palm Desert 
Country, Palm Springs, Lucerne Valley, Borrego Springs, Apple 
Valley, Hesperia, Coachella, La Quinta, and Cathedral City
1125 AM PST Tue Dec 28 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...A portion of Southern California, including the following 
  areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley and San Diego 
  County Deserts.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A winter storm will bring periods of rain to the deserts
    Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. Maximum
    Rainfall totals of 0.25 to 0.75 inches an hour expected.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You 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.

&&

$$

CAZ043-048-050-055>058-065-552-554-290330-
/O.CON.KSGX.FA.A.0003.211229T1800Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Bernardino and Riverside County
Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County Valleys-San Bernardino
County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and
Foothills-San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Vista, Ontario, Santee, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 
Fontana, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Orange, Banning, Santa Ana, 
National City, Riverside, Poway, Big Bear Lake, Oceanside, Big Bear 
City, Desert Hot Springs, San Diego, Lake Arrowhead, Irvine, El 
Cajon, Newport Beach, Escondido, Chula Vista, Crestline, San 
Clemente, Wrightwood, Corona, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, San 
Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Julian, Pine 
Valley, Costa Mesa, La Mesa, Encinitas, Running Springs, San Marcos, 
Carlsbad, and Rancho Cucamonga
1125 AM PST Tue Dec 28 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Southern California, including the following 
  areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, 
  Riverside County Mountains below 5000 feet, San Bernardino County 
  Mountains below 5000 feet, San Bernardino and Riverside County 
  Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San 
  Diego County Mountains below 5000 feet, San Diego County Valleys, 
  San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning and Santa Ana Mountains and 
  Foothills. Including the Apple, El Dorado, and Bond burn scars.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Flash 
  flooding and debris flows are possible, especially near recent 
  burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A winter storm will bring widespread heavy rainfall to
    locations below 5000 feet in elevation. Total rainfall
    amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are forecast for the coast and
    valleys and 3 to 6 inches below 5000 feet in the mountains.
    Hourly rainfall amounts of 0.60 to 0.70 inches are
    anticipated. Flash flooding is possible including dangerous
    debris flows in and around the Bond, Apple and El Dorado burn
    scars.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You 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.

&&

$$

CO
005 
WGUS66 KSGX 282054
FFASGX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1254 PM PST Tue Dec 28 2021

CAZ043-048-050-055>058-065-552-554-290615-
/O.CON.KSGX.FA.A.0003.211229T1800Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Bernardino and Riverside County
Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County Valleys-San Bernardino
County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and
Foothills-San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Vista, Ontario, Santee, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 
Fontana, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Orange, Banning, Santa Ana, 
National City, Riverside, Poway, Big Bear Lake, Oceanside, Big Bear 
City, Desert Hot Springs, San Diego, Lake Arrowhead, Irvine, El 
Cajon, Newport Beach, Escondido, Chula Vista, Crestline, San 
Clemente, Wrightwood, Corona, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, San 
Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Julian, Pine 
Valley, Costa Mesa, La Mesa, Encinitas, Running Springs, San Marcos, 
Carlsbad, and Rancho Cucamonga
1254 PM PST Tue Dec 28 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Southern California, including the following 
  areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, 
  Riverside County Mountains below 5000 feet, San Bernardino County 
  Mountains below 5000 feet, San Bernardino and Riverside County 
  Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San 
  Diego County Mountains below 5000 feet, San Diego County Valleys, 
  San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning and Santa Ana Mountains and 
  Foothills. Including the Apple, El Dorado, and Bond burn scars.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Flash 
  flooding and debris flows are possible, especially near recent 
  burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A winter storm will bring widespread heavy rainfall to
    locations below 5000 feet in elevation. Total rainfall
    amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are forecast for the coast and
    valleys and 3 to 6 inches below 5000 feet in the mountains.
    Hourly rainfall amounts of 0.60 to 0.70 inches are
    anticipated. Flash flooding is possible including dangerous
    debris flows in and around the Bond, Apple and El Dorado burn
    scars.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You 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.

&&

$$

CAZ060>062-290615-
/O.CON.KSGX.FA.A.0003.211229T1800Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Palm Desert, Indio, Victorville, Palm Desert 
Country, Palm Springs, Lucerne Valley, Borrego Springs, Apple 
Valley, Hesperia, Coachella, La Quinta, and Cathedral City
1254 PM PST Tue Dec 28 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Southern California, including the following 
  areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley and San Diego 
  County Deserts.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A winter storm will bring periods of rain to the deserts
    Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. Rainfall totals
    of 0.25 to 0.75 inches expected.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You 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.

&&

$$

CO
273 
WGUS66 KSGX 290544
FFASGX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Diego CA
944 PM PST Tue Dec 28 2021

CAZ043-048-050-055>058-065-552-554-291400-
/O.CON.KSGX.FA.A.0003.211229T1800Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Bernardino and Riverside County
Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County Valleys-San Bernardino
County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and
Foothills-San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Vista, Ontario, Santee, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 
Fontana, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Orange, Banning, Santa Ana, 
National City, Riverside, Poway, Big Bear Lake, Oceanside, Big Bear 
City, Desert Hot Springs, San Diego, Lake Arrowhead, Irvine, El 
Cajon, Newport Beach, Escondido, Chula Vista, Crestline, San 
Clemente, Wrightwood, Corona, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, San 
Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Julian, Pine 
Valley, Costa Mesa, La Mesa, Encinitas, Running Springs, San Marcos, 
Carlsbad, and Rancho Cucamonga
944 PM PST Tue Dec 28 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Southern California, including the following 
  areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, 
  Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San 
  Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San 
  Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego 
  County Valleys, San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning and Santa Ana 
  Mountains and Foothills.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of small creeks, 
  streams, and low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may 
  occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Flash flooding and debris 
  flows are possible, especially near the recent burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A winter storm will bring widespread heavy rainfall to areas
    below 5000 feet elevation. Total rainfall amounts of 1.25 to
    2.5 inches are forecast for most areas below 5000 ft, expect
    along the south slopes of the San Bernardino Mountains where
    3 to 7 inches of rain is possible. Hourly rainfall amounts of
    0.60 to 0.80 inches are anticipated. Flash flooding is
    possible including dangerous debris flows in and around the
    Bond, Apple, and El Dorado burn scars.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You 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.

&&

$$

CAZ060>062-291400-
/O.CON.KSGX.FA.A.0003.211229T1800Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Palm Desert, Indio, Victorville, Palm Desert 
Country, Palm Springs, Lucerne Valley, Borrego Springs, Apple 
Valley, Hesperia, Coachella, La Quinta, and Cathedral City
944 PM PST Tue Dec 28 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Southern California, including the following 
  areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley and San Diego 
  County Deserts.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of normally low 
  or dry washes, creeks, and canals, and other low-lying and 
  flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and 
  urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A winter storm will bring periods of rain to the deserts
    Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. Rainfall totals
    of 0.25 to 0.75 inches expected.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You 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.

&&

$$

SS
164 
WGUS66 KSGX 291222
FFASGX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Diego CA
422 AM PST Wed Dec 29 2021

CAZ043-048-050-055>058-065-552-554-292300-
/O.CON.KSGX.FA.A.0003.211229T1800Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Bernardino and Riverside County
Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County Valleys-San Bernardino
County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and
Foothills-San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Vista, Ontario, Santee, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 
Fontana, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Orange, Banning, Santa Ana, 
National City, Riverside, Poway, Big Bear Lake, Oceanside, Big Bear 
City, Desert Hot Springs, San Diego, Lake Arrowhead, Irvine, El 
Cajon, Newport Beach, Escondido, Chula Vista, Crestline, San 
Clemente, Wrightwood, Corona, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, San 
Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Julian, Pine 
Valley, Costa Mesa, La Mesa, Encinitas, Running Springs, San Marcos, 
Carlsbad, and Rancho Cucamonga
422 AM PST Wed Dec 29 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST THIS MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Southern California, including the following 
  areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, 
  Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San 
  Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San 
  Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego 
  County Valleys, San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning and Santa Ana 
  Mountains and Foothills.

* WHEN...From 10 AM PST this morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - The most likely time for locally heavy rainfall is for
    tonight into early Thursday with the most likely area
    somewhere from the coast to the mountains for Orange and
    southwestern San Bernardino Counties westward. There is the
    potential for a portion of this area or areas nearby to
    receive several hours of locally heavy rainfall for tonight
    into early Thursday. In the mountains, snow melt could add to
    the runoff below 5500 to 6000 feet. Rainfall for Orange,
    southwestern San
    Bernardino Counties is expected to range from around 2 inches
    at
    the coast to 5 to 7 inches in the mountains with locally
    greater
    amounts. This will transition to 1 to 1.5 inch at the coast
    to 1.5
    to 2 inches in the mountains for the southern half of San
    Diego
    County.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You 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.

&&

$$

CAZ060>062-292300-
/O.CON.KSGX.FA.A.0003.211229T1800Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Palm Desert, Indio, Victorville, Palm Desert 
Country, Palm Springs, Lucerne Valley, Borrego Springs, Apple 
Valley, Hesperia, Coachella, La Quinta, and Cathedral City
422 AM PST Wed Dec 29 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST THIS MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Southern California, including the following 
  areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley and San Diego 
  County Deserts.

* WHEN...From 10 AM PST this morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A winter storm will bring periods of rain to the deserts for
    this morning through Thursday afternoon. Rainfall totals of
    one-half to one inch are expected in the high desert and one-
    quarter to one-half inch in the lower deserts with much of
    that rainfall for tonight into Thursday.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You 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.

&&

$$

17
896 
WGUS66 KSGX 292054
FFASGX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1254 PM PST Wed Dec 29 2021

CAZ043-048-050-055>058-065-552-554-300630-
/O.CON.KSGX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Bernardino and Riverside County
Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County Valleys-San Bernardino
County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and
Foothills-San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Vista, Ontario, Santee, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 
Fontana, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Orange, Banning, Santa Ana, 
National City, Riverside, Poway, Big Bear Lake, Oceanside, Big Bear 
City, Desert Hot Springs, San Diego, Lake Arrowhead, Irvine, El 
Cajon, Newport Beach, Escondido, Chula Vista, Crestline, San 
Clemente, Wrightwood, Corona, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, San 
Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Julian, Pine 
Valley, Costa Mesa, La Mesa, Encinitas, Running Springs, San Marcos, 
Carlsbad, and Rancho Cucamonga
1254 PM PST Wed Dec 29 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Southern California, including the following 
  areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, 
  Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San 
  Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San 
  Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego 
  County Valleys, San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning and Santa Ana 
  Mountains and Foothills.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of small creeks, 
  streams, and low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may 
  occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Flash flooding and debris 
  flows are possible, especially near the recent burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - The most likely time for locally heavy rainfall is tonight
    into early Thursday with the most likely area somewhere from
    the coast to the mountains for Orange and southwestern San
    Bernardino Counties westward. There is the potential for a
    portion of this area or areas nearby to receive several hours
    of locally heavy rainfall for tonight into early Thursday. In
    the mountains, snow melt could add to the runoff below 5500
    to 6000 feet. Rainfall for Orange, southwestern San
    Bernardino Counties is expected to range from around 2 inches
    at
    the coast to 5 to 7 inches in the mountains with locally
    greater
    amounts. This will transition to 1 to 2 inch at the coast to
    1.5
    to 2 inches in the mountains for the southern half of San
    Diego
    County.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You 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.

&&

$$

CAZ060>062-300630-
/O.CON.KSGX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Palm Desert, Indio, Victorville, Palm Desert 
Country, Palm Springs, Lucerne Valley, Borrego Springs, Apple 
Valley, Hesperia, Coachella, La Quinta, and Cathedral City
1254 PM PST Wed Dec 29 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Southern California, including the following 
  areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley and San Diego 
  County Deserts.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of normally low 
  or dry washes, creeks, and canals, and other low-lying and 
  flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and 
  urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A winter storm will bring periods of rain to the deserts
    through Thursday afternoon. Rainfall totals of one-half to
    one inch are expected in the high desert and one-quarter to
    one-half inch in the lower deserts with much of that rainfall
    for tonight into Thursday.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You 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.

&&

$$

CO
654 
WGUS66 KSGX 300441
FFASGX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Diego CA
841 PM PST Wed Dec 29 2021

CAZ061-062-300545-
/O.CAN.KSGX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Palm Desert, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert 
Country, Palm Springs, Coachella, Borrego Springs, and Cathedral City
841 PM PST Wed Dec 29 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR THE LOWER DESERTS...

The Flood Watch is cancelled for the Coachella Valley and San Diego 
County Deserts.

The chance of flooding rainfall in the lower deserts is very low. 
Therefore, the Flood Watch is being cancelled.

$$

CAZ043-048-050-055>058-065-552-554-301245-
/O.CON.KSGX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Bernardino and Riverside County
Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County Valleys-San Bernardino
County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and
Foothills-San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Vista, Ontario, Santee, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 
Fontana, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Orange, Banning, Santa Ana, 
National City, Riverside, Poway, Big Bear Lake, Oceanside, Big Bear 
City, Desert Hot Springs, San Diego, Lake Arrowhead, Irvine, El 
Cajon, Newport Beach, Escondido, Chula Vista, Crestline, San 
Clemente, Wrightwood, Corona, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, San 
Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Julian, Pine 
Valley, Costa Mesa, La Mesa, Encinitas, Running Springs, San Marcos, 
Carlsbad, and Rancho Cucamonga
841 PM PST Wed Dec 29 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, 
  Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San 
  Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San 
  Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego 
  County Valleys, San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning and Santa Ana 
  Mountains and Foothills.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of small creeks, 
  streams, and low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may 
  occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Flash flooding and debris 
  flows are possible, especially near the recent burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - The most likely time for locally heavy rainfall is tonight
    and early Thursday. The most likely areas are in Orange and
    southwestern San Bernardino Counties where the potential for
    several hours of locally heavy rainfall is highest. In the
    mountains, snow melt could add to the runoff below 5500 to
    6000 feet. Rainfall in Orange, southwestern San Bernardino
    Counties is for 2 inches at the coast to 5 to 7 inches in the
    mountains. This will transition to 1 to 2 inch at the coast
    to 1.5 to 2 inches in the mountains for the southern half of
    San Diego County.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ060-301245-
/O.CON.KSGX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Apple Valley, Victorville, Lucerne Valley, 
and Hesperia
841 PM PST Wed Dec 29 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible.

* WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of normally low 
  or dry washes, creeks, and canals, and other low-lying and 
  flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Rainfall totals through Thursday will range from one-half to
    one inch in the high deserts.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Moede
184 
WGUS66 KSGX 300842
FFASGX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1242 AM PST Thu Dec 30 2021

CAZ043-050-056-058-060-065-300945-
/O.CAN.KSGX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Valleys-Riverside
County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne
Valleys-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Vista, Santee, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Apple 
Valley, Banning, Hesperia, National City, Poway, Victorville, 
Oceanside, Desert Hot Springs, San Diego, Lucerne Valley, El Cajon, 
Escondido, Chula Vista, Julian, Pine Valley, La Mesa, Encinitas, San 
Marcos, and Carlsbad
1242 AM PST Thu Dec 30 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch is cancelled for a portion of Southern California, 
including the following areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Riverside 
County Mountains, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County 
Mountains, San Diego County Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass Near 
Banning.

The flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch is being 
cancelled.

$$

CAZ048-055-057-552-554-301645-
/O.CON.KSGX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-San
Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-Orange
County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Ontario, Fontana, Garden Grove, Fullerton, 
Orange, Santa Ana, Riverside, San Clemente, Big Bear Lake, Big Bear 
City, Irvine, Newport Beach, Crestline, Wrightwood, Corona, Anaheim, 
San Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Costa 
Mesa, Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, Huntington Beach, and Rancho 
Cucamonga
1242 AM PST Thu Dec 30 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Southern California, including the following 
  areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, 
  San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside 
  County Valleys-The Inland Empire and Santa Ana Mountains and 
  Foothills.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Additional rainfall through this afternoon could range from 1
    to 1.5 inch near the coast to 2 to 4 inches in the mountains
    with the greatest amounts for areas bordering Los Angeles
    County.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You 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.

&&

$$

17
926 
WGUS66 KSGX 301055
FFASGX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Diego CA
255 AM PST Thu Dec 30 2021

CAZ048-055-057-552-554-310000-
/O.CON.KSGX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-San
Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-Orange
County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Ontario, Fontana, Garden Grove, Fullerton, 
Orange, Santa Ana, Riverside, San Clemente, Big Bear Lake, Big Bear 
City, Irvine, Newport Beach, Crestline, Wrightwood, Corona, Anaheim, 
San Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Costa 
Mesa, Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, Huntington Beach, and Rancho 
Cucamonga
255 AM PST Thu Dec 30 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Southern California, including the following 
  areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, 
  San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside 
  County Valleys-The Inland Empire and Santa Ana Mountains and 
  Foothills.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Additional rainfall through this afternoon ranging from
    around 1 inch near the coast to 1.5 to 2.5 inches in the
    mountains with the greatest amounts for areas bordering Los
    Angeles County.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You 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.

&&

$$

17
821 
WGUS66 KSGX 301927
FFASGX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1127 AM PST Thu Dec 30 2021

CAZ048-055-057-552-554-302030-
/O.CAN.KSGX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-211231T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-San
Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-Orange
County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Ontario, Fontana, Garden Grove, Fullerton, 
Orange, Santa Ana, Riverside, San Clemente, Big Bear Lake, Big Bear 
City, Irvine, Newport Beach, Crestline, Wrightwood, Corona, Anaheim, 
San Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Costa 
Mesa, Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, Huntington Beach, and Rancho 
Cucamonga
1127 AM PST Thu Dec 30 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch is cancelled for a portion of Southern California, 
including the following areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange 
County Inland Areas, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino 
and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire and Santa Ana 
Mountains and Foothills.

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to 
heed remaining road closures.

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS San Diego, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 7:39 PM PSTWind AdvisorySGXRiverside, San Bernardino, San Diego7 hr
Dec 27, 8:03 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySGX13 hr
Dec 28, 3:00 AM PSTWinter Storm WatchSGXRiverside, San Bernardino, San Diego10 hr
Dec 28, 1:26 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningSGXRiverside, San Bernardino, San Diego55 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.