Forecasters Warn of Thunder, Lightning at San Diego Beaches

The possibility of lightning and thunder at San Diego’s beaches on Monday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a beach hazard statement.

The forecast calls for isolated lightning and thunderstorms to sweep across San Diego County into the evening. The beach hazard statement is in effect until 10 p.m. Monday.

The Doppler RADAR indicates a potential for thunderstorms, NBC 7 meteorologist Jodi Kodesh said, and North County has already had one.

"There is danger for beach goers," Kodesh said. "Cloud-to-water, and cloud-to-ground lightning is possible. Beach goers should head indoors, if a storm cell is approaching, and wait for it to pass."

Lightning at the beaches could result in injury or death to beach goers, the National Weather Service said.

Meteorologists recommend staying away from metal objects and moving indoors until the storm passes.

The rain and blustery conditions are expected to taper off on Tuesday.

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