Flash Flood Warning Issued Friday for Northeastern San Diego County as Humidity Increases

Northeastern San Diego County was under a flash flood warning until 8 p.m. Friday night, according to the San Diego County Emergency Site.

Life-threatening flash flooding was expected to begin shortly from heavy rain, the county wrote around 5 p.m. Friday.

The National Weather Service advised drivers not to drive into flooded roadways and to always turn around and drive away from the flooding.

The warning mostly affected those between the towns of Warner Springs, Borrego Springs and Julian, a population of about 352, according to the National Weather Service of San Diego.

Chances of monsoon thunderstorms in the mountains and deserts could increase on Saturday to 50 to 60% as moisture levels pick up, the NWS added.

In addition to flash flooding, strong winds and small hail could take place, the NWS said.

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For the deserts, there is about a 20 to 30% chance of rainfall; about 15 to 20% in the valleys; and about 5 to 10% chance along the coasts.

Inland conditions will continue to be humid and heated.