A second round of rain is expected to hit San Diego County on Friday and authorities were bracing for possible flooding.
“We are expecting heavy rain and we are fully staffed and well prepared. We will have Lifeguard Swift Water Rescue teams at several fire stations in San Diego, and sandbags are also available,” San Diego Fire Department spokesman Jason Shanley said. “We’re ready to go.”
Shanley added that lifeguards will be on standby.
“If you don’t have to go out in bad weather, don’t do it,” he said. “Try to do what you can to prepare. Also, pay more attention, really pay attention to things and drive slower.”
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in several California counties, including San Diego, due to the potential risks posed by heavy rain and high winds.
The next period of significant rainfall in the San Diego area is expected Friday, with total precipitation expected to be between 0.25 and 0.75 inches near the coast and in the valleys, and 2 to 3 inches in the mountains, according to the National Weather Service.
Showers are expected to increase across the area from around sunrise Friday morning and then taper off from late Friday evening into Saturday morning.
High temperatures Friday are expected to reach 65 degrees near the coast, 62 to 65 in the western valleys, 56 to 61 near the foothills, 48 to 57 in the mountains and 67 to 72 in the deserts, the NWS said.
Motorists were advised to drive at lower speeds and avoid driving through standing water and flooded roads. They were also advised to avoid parking under trees or power lines due to the risk that objects could fall in high winds.
SDG&E officials also warned about approaching downed power lines during the coming storm, advising people to call 911 or SDG&E at 1-800-411-7343 if a downed line is spotted.
City News Service contributed to this article.
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