Storm warning issued for Tijuana-San Diego region
Meteorologists are predicting a so-called atmospheric river to blow through the area bringing intense rain and winds. A storm warning has been issued for the San Diego-Tijuana region beginning Friday as a powerful storm approaches the California coast. The worst weather conditions are expected on Friday and Saturday, with heavy rain expected to bring flooding and high winds. The 11th annual Taco and Salsa Festival in Tijuana has been postponed due to weather concerns. Tourism officials in Northern Baja are predicting low numbers of visitors during the Easter weekend due to the weather. The San Diego Padres season-opening series against the San Francisco Giants is expected to be affected by the rain.
Published : 4 weeks ago by Salvador Rivera in
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — A storm warning has been issued for the San Diego-Tijuana region beginning Friday as a powerful storm makes its way down the California coast.
The worst is expected on Friday and Saturday, according to Miguel Ángel Ceballos, director of Tijuana’s civil protection.
Meteorologists predict a so-called atmospheric river to make its way through the area bringing intense rain and winds.
Flooding is expected in low-lying areas while streams and arroyos are anticipated to overflow and cause damage.
“We have issued the warning as the storm approaches from the Pacific,” said Ceballos. “It has the capacity to generate torrential rain Friday and Saturday with the most intense rain Saturday night continuing into Sunday.
Tourism officials in Northern Baja are predicting low numbers in terms of visitors during the Easter weekend due to the predicted weather.
The 11th annual Taco and Salsa Festival in Tijuana, usually attended by tens of thousands from both sides of the border, has been postponed due to weather concerns, and the San Diego Padres season-opening series against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park is expected to be affected by the rain.