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Flood Advisory issued August 25 at 2:09PM PDT until August 25 at 4:09PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

AREAS AFFECTED: San Diego, CA

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following county, San Diego. * WHEN...Until 409 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 209 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hwy 78 Between S2 And Borrego Springs Rd, eastern Mount Laguna, Hwy 78 Between Banner And S2, Hwy S2 Between Shelter Valley And Agua Caliente, Hwy S2 Between Agua Caliente And Canebrake, Fish Creek Wash, Hwy S1 Between Lake Cuyamaca And Mount Laguna, Hwy S2 Between Canebrake And Imperial County Line, Hwy S2 Vallecito Creek Rd and Hwy S2 Between Hwy 79 And Hwy 78. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

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