July 4, 2014 (San Diego)—The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for San Diego County’s mountains and deserts through early evening. In addition, the NWS warns of strong rip current in San Diego’s coastal areas today through Monday.
The urban and small stream flood advisory remains in effect for Warner Springs, Ranchita, and the Felipe burn area northeast of Julian until 6:45 p.m.
A rain gauge on Volcan Mountain at Julian recorded 1.50 inches of rain between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m., while Warner Springs recorded 0.91 inches of rain. Radar showed moderate rain northeast of Ranchita at 4:34 p.m. Storm cell coverage and intensity was decreasing elsewhere with light to moderate rain over Julian, the Banner Grade and Shelter Valley.
Rain will decrease through 5:30 p.m., however rainfall runoff in steep terrain will continue to impact area roads.
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