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Cold Pacific Storm Brings Rain and High Winds to San Diego

10/13/2025

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Storm Impacts San Diego

A cold Pacific storm will impact San Diego County late Monday night.
The National Weather Service forecasts up to 0.25 inches of rain along the coast and more inland.
Wind gusts may reach 55 mph in the mountains as conditions worsen.
A flash flood watch is in effect near wildfire burn scars.
Temperatures will dip, with Tuesday highs around 67 degrees, 8 degrees below average, and conditions improve by Wednesday.

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California Faces Storm

A significant Pacific storm is approaching California, bringing widespread rain and heavy snow to the Sierra.
The storm marks the season's first major weather event.
Flood risks are heightened near recent wildfire burn areas in Southern California.
Severe thunderstorms may also occur as the low-pressure system moves south from the Pacific Northwest.

History

Historical Context

The 1997 California New Year's Floods, caused by a series of winter storms from December 26 to January 3, resulted in over $2 billion in damages and displaced over 120,000 people. This event marked one of the most severe flooding incidents since the Great Flood of 1862, highlighting California's ongoing vulnerability to extreme weather and the need for improved flood management strategies.

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Storm Impacts San Diego

A cold Pacific storm will impact San Diego County late Monday night.
The National Weather Service forecasts up to 0.25 inches of rain along the coast and more inland.
Wind gusts may reach 55 mph in the mountains as conditions worsen.
A flash flood watch is in effect near wildfire burn scars.
Temperatures will dip, with Tuesday highs around 67 degrees, 8 degrees below average, and conditions improve by Wednesday.

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