Brooke Landau’s Weekend Morning Forecast for Sunday, February 3, 2019
It’s going to be a wet winter weekend in San Diego as the second storm in a series of three sweeps the county, bringing with it heavy rain, strong winds, and even some snow.
Sunday rain won't be as widespread or intense as Saturday's but scattered showers will continue throughout the county.
Wintry weather is expected to continue through Monday, the National Weather Service said. Snow showers and gusty winds will hit above 5,500 feet.
On Monday, the third and final storm moves in. Showers will be scattered and possible through Wednesday.
NBC 7's Ramon Galindo is in Encinitas, where free sand bags are being offered to locals ahead of Saturday's strong storm.
“Look out for Saturday!” said NBC 7 meteorologist Dagmar Midcap. “The storm is slow moving and moisture-intensive, with strong winds. It’ll pack a punch.”
Saturday’s storm started moving through the county at around 7 p.m. NBC 7's Llarisa Abreu said the rain was heavy at times but the brunt of the storm hit around noon to 6 p.m. and continued overnight.
Rain should become scattered after midnight, Abreu said.
The biggest impacts with this storm will be flooding and possible down trees due to strong winds and saturated grounds, she said.
Just before 10:30 a.m. Saturday, the NWS issued an aviation weather warning for San Diego International Airport for wind gusts 30 knots or greater, in effect through 5 p.m. Saturday.
The NWS also issued a beach hazard statement from 4 a.m. Saturday through 11 a.m. Monday for high surf at local beaches expected to peak between 5 and 7 feet. Sets would likely be even higher along shorelines south of Encinitas.
The storm also prompted a flash flood watch, in effect Saturday morning through the evening, the NWS said.
Dagmar Midcap's Forecast for February 1st, 2019
The NWS added a flash flood warning for the San Diego River at Fashion Valley, an area notorious for flooding during big storms.
"The river will rise this afternoon and evening," the warning read. "Do not drive vehicles through flooded roadways."
The NWS said heavy rainfall – expected to peak between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. – could cause flooding at Fashion Valley Road, Avenida Del Rio, Camino Del Este, Camino Camino de la Reina, and Mission Center Road. Water flows into the parking lot at Fashion Valley are also likely.
If the river rises into flooding the Fashion Valley Transit Center will close, the NWS said.
At 2:35 p.m. Saturday, the NWS issued a flash flood warning for northwestern San Diego County including Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Encinitas, Del Mar, Fallbrook, Valley Center and Camp Pendleton.
At 3:05 p.m., the NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern San Diego County, effective until 4 p.m.
“No thunder or lightning but severe winds are expected with heavy rain through 4 p.m.,” the warning read.
At 3:55 p.m., the San Diego Police Department said at least 30 trees had toppled across the city amid the stormy, windy conditions.
SDPD Officer Craig Matthews took an ax to one fallen tree in North Park to clear the roadway at around 3:10 p.m. The tree fell near Utah Street and Monroe Avenue.
In Del Mar, reports of a bluff collapse caused major delays of trains in the area.
Parveen said the rain would taper off quite a bit Sunday, but there is still a chance for a few light showers amid ongoing cloudy conditions.
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Sure, an outdoor stroll in Balboa Park is a truly unforgettable San Diego experience, but there are plenty of indoor activities to take in at the landmark as well. Balboa Park is home to 15 major museums, including the Museum of Photographic Arts, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, the San Diego Air & Space Museum, the San Diego History Center and the San Diego Museum of Art, just to name a few. Most museums are open daily, many beginning at 10 a.m. Check each one individually for specific days and hours of operation.
THE LOT at Liberty Station
There’s nothing like curling up to watch a movie on a rainy day. While going to the traditional movie theater is always a good option, you can also treat yourself to an elevated experience by visiting one of the luxury theaters around San Diego County. There’s The Lot at Liberty Station or in La Jolla, which features leather recliners and in-theater dining options. Over in Del Mar, locals love Cinepolis, which features 11 auditoriums, 713 seats and tasty cocktails served in select auditoriums. In downtown San Diego, movie buffs can check out Theatre Box, the brand-new, swanky entertainment complex on 5th Avenue that boasts a dine-in movie theater, a restaurant and club in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter.
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Liberty Public Market, located at 2816 Decatur Rd. in Liberty Station, opened in March 2016. The 25,000-square-foot marketplace features more than 30 vendors selling interesting eats and, in its three years in business, has grown into a food emporium. You could easily spend an entire day browsing the vendors at this marketplace or enjoy lunch or a craft brew at the communal indoor dining area known as Mess Hall. If the rain lets up while you’re there, grab a seat on the patio and enjoy your food outside. Otherwise, there is seating inside. While you’re walking around, you’ll catch traces of the history held in the walls of the building. The warehouse-style venue was originally built as the Naval Training Center’s commissary in 1921. Some U.S. Navy art still covers the walls -- a reminder of its roots. The food hall is open daily, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., but vendors' individual hours may vary.
The New Children's Museum
Help the kids get their rainy day energy out by letting them run around at the New Children’s Museum in downtown San Diego (200 West Island Ave.), a colorful space designed to stimulate young minds. The three-story, 50,000-square-foot building has plenty of space for thought-provoking, engaging activities, exhibits and art. It’s open every day but Tuesday.
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More than 430,000 people visit the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (2300 Expedition Way) in La Jolla every year to learn about the science of the ocean and ocean conservation. The site features a host of educational exhibits, including “Hall of Fishes” – more than 60 tanks of Pacific fishes and in invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and the Caribbean. Grab the family (or the out-of-towners) and explore the sea on dry land.
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Well, you’re in San Diego, so a visit to a craft brewery should probably be on your agenda at some point. On a rainy day, you could grab a brew at one of dozens of local breweries around the county and hang out with friends or the family. Many breweries boast a collection of board games to keep patrons entertained and you could pack some snacks and make a day of it. If you don’t know which brewery to visit, the San Diego Brewers Guild website is a good place to start. It lists every member of the guild in San Diego, plus details on the types of beers brewing at different locations. Please, drink responsibly and use ride-sharing services so you’re not drinking and driving.
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The first of the 21 great California Missions, the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala is definitely worth a visit. Nestled at 10818 San Diego Mission Rd., the mission church has a visitor’s center and gift shop that is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mass is held daily at the historic site as well, at 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, and at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. On Sundays, mass is held on the hour from 7 a.m. to noon, and again at 5:30 p.m. The Mission Basilica was founded in 1769 and represents more than two centuries of California history.
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Missing that outdoor exercise session on a rainy day? Perhaps it’s time to try indoor rock climbing. There are plenty of climbing gyms in San Diego from which to choose, including Vertical Hold ($19 for a day pass, $7 for a gear package rental) with locations in San Diego, Poway and San Marcos, or Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness Center with locations in Mira Mesa and Mission Valley.
Hotel Del Coronado
Built in 1888, Hotel Del Coronado is a designated National Historic Landmark right on the beach on Coronado Island. Of course, it’s best enjoyed when you can actually explore the beach on which the hotel sits, but there are lots of things to do inside the massive property, too. The resort boasts many restaurants, shops and hallways chock-full of history, including display cases with large, vintage photographs and artifacts. It’s worth a stroll on a rainy day, that’s for sure.
iFly Indoor Skydiving
Ever dream of skydiving without the actual sky part? Oh, it’s possible. iFly Indoor Skydiving (2385 Camino Del Rio North) in Mission Valley and Oceanside (3178 Vista Way) offers the airborne experience, indoors, in a safe, controlled space. First-time flyer packages start at $79.95 per person. The business is open daily.
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If you like driving – just not in the rain – you could fulfill that need for speed at an indoor go-kart speedway such as K1 Speed tracks in San Diego (1709 Main St.) or Carlsbad (6212 Corte del Abeto). Open to adults and kids 48 inches and taller, the go-kart facility offers something called “Arrive & Drive” where you can show up, pay your entry fee and hit the track. Prices start at $22 for one race, or, if you’d rather compete in a race, you can upgrade to a $55 pass that includes two races, a T-shirt and a membership to the track.
The County Department of Environmental Health on Friday extended a water contact closure to include Imperial Beach, Silver Strand State Beach and Coronado shorelines. The closure already included the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Border Field State Park.
On Monday, the third storm in this series is expected to arrive, with rain throughout the day, possibly lingering into Tuesday and Wednesday.
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