San Diego Weather

City Crews Prep For Heavy Rain

... or is left there…clothes, cardboard, bits of furniture, things like that clog that big 42 inch diameter site," he said. "We’re here weekly making sure it is unclogged.". As the storm approaches, City officials say they are also checking pump stations and placing 'No Parking' signs in streets prone to flooding. "We have a big checklist of areas throughout the City we know to pay special attention to and make sure they're in optimal working condition to handle the storm," Santacroce said. Santacroce also shared tips on how residents can prepare their properties for the looming storm. City Crews Preparing for Possible Flood Damage, Strong Wind. NBC 7's Megan Tevrizian spoke with city maintenance employees who are confident in their preparation work ahead of the inclement weather. (Published Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017). "Citizens can do small scale what the city does large scale," he explained. That includes sweeping up debris on their property to avoid clogging drains, inspecting their property for trees or branches that may become an issue during the rain or wind, and securing objects that may blow away or fall over. Video Shows Whales Jumping in the Water in Carlsbad. NBC 7 ...

Emergency Shelters Open As Strong Storm Approaches

... shelters open as strong storm approaches. Homeless tent. File photo. Many homeless people in downtown San Diego find shelter in unsecured tents of under tarps. Emergency shelter beds will be opened during this weekend's storm. Many homeless people in downtown San Diego find shelter in unsecured tents of under tarps. Emergency shelter beds will be opened during this weekend's storm. (File photo). Gary Warth Contact Reporter. A powerful winter storm expected to bring one to three inches of rain and the strongest winds in years has prompted the opening of emergency shelter beds at Father Joe’s Villages and PATH San Diego/Connections Housing downtown. Heavy rains were predicted to begin Friday afternoon, but perhaps a bigger concern is the damaging winds expected to reach 60 to 70 miles an hour. Many of San Diego’s downtown homeless find ...

Why No One Should Underestimate San Diego

... accomplish all of these things in a day, I've yet to meet anybody who has, or even wanted to. Anyway the tagline doesn't capture what, to me, makes San Diego unique in the world. If I could rewrite the sales pitch, I'd ask: "Where else can you see a Rembrandt in the morning, tan your naked butt in the afternoon, attend a lucha libre match at night, and slurp some of the best ramen of your life in a nondescript strip mall at 3 am? Where else can you find an art gallery painted on a freeway overpass , have a soul food lunch, see the sun set over Tijuana from the heart of a 60 ft-tall naked woman with an architect living in her boobs, and watch an international border disappear before your very eyes?". San Diego will confirm your preconceptions over and over again. Yes, the beaches really are that ...

Powerful Storm System Arrives In San Diego

... through 10 p.m. Sunday and a high wind warning through 2 a.m. Saturday. Gusts could reach 50 to 60 mph according to the NWS warning. “Isolated wind gust reports of 75 mph are not out of the question,” the NWS warning states. There may be tree damage, property damage or power outages because of the winds. Study Underway on Marijuana Treatment for PTSD in Veterans. The strongest winds were expected up until midnight Friday. The City Chula Vista closed its parks Friday afternoon to prevent anyone from being injured by falling branches or trees. Three South Bay School Districts to Test Water For Lead. Some faculty members at UC San Diego released students because of the storm. The aviation weather warning was in effect Friday for the San Diego International Airport. Sustained winds of 25 knots and wind gusts of 30 knots or greater were expected until 8 p.m. Travelers: Winter storm may impact travel, please check flight status with airline prior to coming to the airport. — San Diego Airport (@San Diego Airport) February 17, 2017. Southwest Airlines announced Friday morning that the storm could disrupt the airline’s service to and from the San Diego International ...

Weather On Steroids’ Exhibit Takes Two-pronged Approach To Climate Change

... to set the tone through color and texture. “Her work is really visceral,” Gershunov said. “It transforms the global climate issue into a human experience.”. Other artists take a direct approach to their subjects through photography of dying trees at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, the Laguna Mountains and Joshua Tree National Park. Whether it’s changing weather patterns or the loss of crops, the exhibit takes scientific facts and turns them into tangible images that add meaning and urgency to the problem. “We want to stimulate public discourse on climate change,” Fox said. “It’s so timely and so important.”. Schimitschek is a freelance writer. “Weather on Steroids: The Art of Climate Change Science”. When: Noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. Through May 21. Where: La Jolla Historical Society, Wisteria Cottage Gallery, 780 Prospect St., La Jolla. ...

Wild Weather Moves Ashore In San Diego County

... you see any power lines on the ground, don’t go near them, don’t touch them. Always assume that they are live. Call 9-1-1. “As the trees fall into the power lines, don’t try to pull them out. Make sure you leave all of the branches alone.”. Richard Minnich, an earth sciences professor at UC Riverside, said, “The stormy weather pattern since December is related to this year's sea surface temperature anomalies across the Pacific Ocean that has shifted the jet stream south of its normal position to central and southern California instead of far northern California, Oregon and Washington. “The sea surface temperature anomaly can be described as follows: Colder than normal waters across most of the North Pacific Ocean south to latitude 35 degrees from Japan to California, and warmer than normal ...

As Powerful Storms End, Gov. Brown Declares State Of Emergency For San Diego County

... was eight feet higher than normal on Sunday. “It was the worst I’ve ever seen,” Uhler said. “This is a tragedy.”. The powerful storms also produced 10-foot plus waves along the coast. One of those waves swept two women into the sea at Sunset Cliffs on Saturday evening. One of the victims, identified as 23-year-old Adriana Toro on Monday, later died at a hospital, officials said. A few trouble spots plagued San Diego County roads on Monday. Several streets in Mission Valley near the San Diego River flooded and a chunk of East Alvarado Road in Fallbrook was washed away, prompting a closure. A large tree fell into Friars Road near Rancho Mission Road, blocking three lanes. It took San Diego city crews about an hour to clear the mess. There could be more messiness early Tuesday. Forecasters say the storm will drop more showers before it fully pushes off to the east. ...

Cold And Rainy Day Activities In San Diego

... to having 70 degree weather 90% of the time. But alas, here we are in February and rain storms are viciously brewing. What to do when it’s cold & breezy, but dry in San Diego. For afternoons when the sky is clear, but the air is brisk, finding places where you can enjoy the breeze without freezing is key. Around San Diego there are restaurants and other open spaces to keep you warm, without staying cooped up in your house. Liberty Station. Photo Credit: Vaya, Flickr-Creative Commons. On the North side of Liberty Station , right outside Moniker General and across from the Public Market, there’s a giant public fire pit with couches surrounding it. Call up a few friends and meet at the Public Market, walk around and pick your favorite meal to go. Cuddle on the couches for a night of laughter and reminiscing besides the fire. Who said you needed to go camping to have some good old fashioned fun around a fire pit. Jacuzzi Time. There’s something about stepping into hot water when there’s chill in the air that just can’t be matched. Unfortunately, most of us can’t afford to have a jacuzzi in our backyard, BUT local hotels do. Buy a day pass for as low as $15 to ...

More Rain Expected After Storm Causes Fatal Accidents, Power Outages, Damage To Homes

... Sherwin said. Elsewhere in the county, a 20-mile stretch of State Route 138 in the West Cajon Valley was closed at the scene of a summer wildfire. In Los Angeles’ Sun Valley, 10 cars were trapped in swift-moving water on a roadway and eight people had to be rescued, the Fire Department reported. Using ropes and inflatable boats, firefighters rescued seven people and two dogs from the Sepulveda basin, a recreation and flood-control area along the Los Angeles River. One person was taken to a hospital with a non-life threatening injury. The storm took aim at Southern California but also spread precipitation north into the San Joaquin Valley and up to San Francisco. It was not expected to bring significant rain in the far north where damage to spillways of the Lake Oroville dam forced evacuation of 188,000 people last weekend. Knott's Berry Farm amusement park in Orange County closed because the weather. High surf pounded beaches. By evening, Ventura County and northern Los Angeles County had seen 24-hour rain totals of up to 7 1/2  inches, with the San Marcos ...

Rain, Wind Moves Into San Diego County

... tree crashing down onto a car on Canyon Lake Dr. in Scripps Ranch Friday night. RON LEWIS. A Sig Alert was issued for SR-163 N south of Robinson Ave, where a large tree fell on a vehicle and is blocking all lanes. Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A large tree was brought down by high winds onto an apartment complex on Caminito Rio Branco in Scripps Ranch. The tree crashed through the roof of one apartment. No injuries were reported. A downed tree on NB I-5 south of Genesee blocked the slow lane and an off-ramp Friday afternoon. Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Wind took the roof off the front of a Chula Vista man's house Friday. Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. ...