Tropical Storm Watch Issued for San Diego County Coastal Areas
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for San Diego County coastal areas on October 9. Tropical storm-force winds are possible within the watch area over the next 48 hours.
The National Weather Service San Diego CA issued the watch on October 9 at 7:59 AM PDT. Affected locations include Oceanside, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, and San Diego.
Latest local forecasts project peak winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, though there is potential for winds reaching 39 to 57 mph. Officials advise that efforts to protect property should be underway to prepare for limited wind damage.
Potential impacts include damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes, alongside unsecured objects being blown around. Many large tree limbs could be broken off, and a few trees may be snapped or uprooted, particularly shallow-rooted trees in coastal and valley locations.
Road conditions may become hazardous on bridges and elevated roadways, with a few roads potentially becoming impassable due to debris. Scattered power and communications outages are also possible. Latest storm surge forecasts are currently unavailable and will be updated shortly.