The next weather system is on its way bringing some rain, high winds and a chance for some snow in our mountains. High tides are also expected to hit our coast, potentially causing flooding, according to the National Weather Service.
Wind warnings and advisories
A wind warning is in effect from midnight until 10 a.m. Thursday, affecting our coastal areas, valleys, mountains and foothills. A high wind warning is in effect from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday for our mountains.
West winds are expected to reach 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Strong winds can damage trees and create difficult driving conditions. The NWS recommends avoiding wooded areas and being around trees and branches.
High surf warning and coastal flood warning for San Diego beaches
Our beaches may see some flooding early Thursday with strong onshore winds, high waves and high tides, according to NBC 7 Meteorologist Sheena Parvin.
The high surf warning will remain in effect from 8pm on Wednesday until 6pm on Thursday. A coastal flood warning remains in effect from 4 a.m. to noon Thursday.
A high tide of about 6.7 feet is expected Thursday morning around 8:10 a.m. Flooding is expected at low-lying beach parking lots, boardwalks and roads.
Although two rounds of tidal surge hit San Diego's shores in December 2023, this one is expected to reach even greater heights.
More about when you can see the tides, here.
Rain during Wednesday night into Thursday
Scattered showers will move in mainly between midnight and 7 a.m. and rain totals could be only 0.1-0.2 inches. The mountains have a chance of snow showers mainly above 4,000 feet, Parveen said.
The winds will decrease during the day on Thursday with dry weather. Friday afternoon and Saturday will be dry and cool with cool mornings again and a patchy frost inland.
This weekend, another weather system will move across the state, bringing more snow to our north, and a chance for showers in San Diego County late Saturday into early Sunday.
